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WORKING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
TO DRIVE SPS CAPACITY WORLDWIDE
ANNUAL REPORT 2016
WORKING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
TO DRIVE SPS CAPACITY WORLDWIDE
ANNUAL REPORT 2016
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CONTENTS
STDF in brief 1
STDF in numbers 1
Executive summary 2
STDF at a glance 4
STDF projects in 2016 6
Progress update in 2016: enhancing and inspiring collaborative approaches on sps capacity building 8
Beyond 2016: lessons and opportunities to drive future change 10
STDF INFORMATION-SHARING, GOOD PRACTICE & OUTREACH IN 2016 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS 13
Information exchange and dialogue 14
STDF Working Group: a global platform on SPS information exchange and dialogue 14
Reaching out to SPS stakeholders at global events 16
Good practice to support SPS capacity building 18
Facilitating trade: going paperless with electronic SPS certification 18
Enhancing SPS Analysis and Support in LDCs: Partnering with the EIF 20
Prioritizing SPS Investments for Market Access (P-IMA) 22
New STDF work on Good Regulatory Practice 23
Outreach to expand knowledge and networks 24
New STDF Communications Plan launched 24
Cocoa: a sweet value chain – linking SPS capacity to global value chains 25
Spicing-up development assistance: Joint UNIDO-STDF event 26
Outreach by the STDF Partnership 26
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STDF PPGS AND PROJECTS IN 2016 BUILDING CAPACITY AND IMPACT 29
Support for project development 30
Progress and results from selected PPGs 31
Support to SPS capacity building projects 33
STDF projects play a catalytic role in leveraging resources 34
Results of projects completed in 2016 35
Lessons learned from evaluations 42
STDF OPERATIONS AND RESOURCES IN 2016 DELIVERING JOINED-UP SOLUTIONS 47
Operations and resources 48
Closer look at STDF funding 49
ANNEXES 55
Annex 1: STDF Logical Framework 56
Annex 2: STDF PPGs considered ongoing in 2016 58
Annex 3: STDF Projects considered ongoing in 2016 60
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GLOSSARY
ACP African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States
ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASYCUDA Automated SYstem for CUstoms Data
AU African Union
AU-IBAR African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources
CABI Centre for Agricultural Bioscience International
CBD Convention on Biological Diversity
CIRAD French agricultural research and international cooperation organization
CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
COLEACP Europe-Africa-Caribbean-Pacific Liaison Committee
COMESA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
COSAVE Comité Regional de Sanidad Vegetal del Cono Sur
DFID Department for International Development (UK)
DTIS Diagnostic Trade Integration Study
ECOWAS Economic Community of West African States
EIF Enhanced Integrated Framework
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
GAP Good Agricultural Practices
GFSI Global Food Safety Initiative
GMP Good Manufacturing Practices
GMUF Global Minor Use Foundation
GRP Good Regulatory Practice
ICCO International Cocoa Organization
IICA Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
IPPC International Plant Protection Convention
IR-4 Interregional Research Project No.4 (USDA)
ITC International Trade Centre
ITTC Institute for Technical Cooperation and Training (WTO)
JMPR Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues
LDCs Least Developed Countries
MCDA Multi Criteria Decision Analysis
MRL Maximum Residue Level
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NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development (African Union)
NPPO National Plant Protection Organization
OIE World Organisation for Animal Health
OIRSA Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria
OLICs Other Low Income Countries
PCE Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation
PHAMA Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access Program
P-IMA Prioritizing SPS Investments for Market Access
PPG Project Preparation Grant
RASFF Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed
SACU Southern African Customs Union
SADC Southern African Development Community
SPS Sanitary and Phytosanitary
STDF Standards and Trade Development Facility
TBT Technical Barriers to Trade
UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UN DESA United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNESCAP United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organization
USDA United States Department for Agriculture
USFDA United States Food and Drug Administration
WCO World Customs Organization
WG Working Group (STDF)
WHO World Health Organization
WTO World Trade Organization
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STDF IN BRIEF
A global partnership of the Food and Agriculture Organizati on, the World Organisati on for Animal Health, the World Bank, the World Health Organizati on and the World Trade Organizati on
VisionSustainable economic growth, poverty reducti on, food security and environmental protecti on in developing countries
Supporti ng Sustainable Development Goals
Programme goalIncreased capacity of developing countries to implement internati onal sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards, guidelines and recommendati ons and hence ability to gain and maintain market access
OutcomeEnhanced eff ecti veness of SPS capacity building
Outputs ▪ Informati on among providers of SPS capacity building exchanged and dialogue among relevant
stakeholders promoted
▪ Good practi ce to support SPS capacity building identi fi ed and disseminated
▪ Needs assessments, feasibility studies and project proposals related to SPS capacity building produced
▪ SPS capacity building projects in specifi c areas supported
STDF IN NUMBERS
From incepti on unti l the end of 2016:
US$51,997,205 provided by 17 donors
76 projects approved for STDF funding
81 PPGs approved for STDF funding
US$23,592,171 of additi onal resources generated through STDF projects
65% of STDF project and PPG funds benefi tt ed Least Developed Countries and other low income countries
In 2016, STDF received contributi ons from the European Commission, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Chinese Taipei1 and the United States
STDF Developing country experts in 2016 from Argenti na, Dominican Republic, India, Samoa, Senegal and Zambia
More than 3,800 SPS stakeholders reached in 2016 at over 55 events in Africa, Asia-Pacifi c, Lati n America and the Caribbean as well as Europe and North America
1 Chinese Taipei is a WTO Member in applicati on of Arti cle XII of the Marrakesh Agreement (1994). WTO membership has no implicati on regarding the sovereignty of the Member pursuant to internati onal law.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The STDF worked through its wide-ranging partnerships of founding partners, donors, developing country experts, other organizati ons and project partners to drive sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity worldwide in 2016.
The 2016 report showcases how the STDF has delivered collaborati ve soluti ons to SPS capacity building to support developing countries, promoti ng the Sustainable Development Goals including on global partnerships. The full scope of 2016 acti viti es highlight the STDF’s strong convening power, its role as a leading knowledge hub and how its partnership is able to leverage wider resources and networks.
The report highlights how the STDF has inspired collaborati ve approaches on SPS capacity building as well as signifi cantly expanding knowledge and networks on priority SPS areas. These included cutti ng-edge topics from electronic certi fi cati on to improving SPS analysis and decision-making in developing countries through the P-IMA framework (Prioriti zing SPS Investments for Market Access), and partnering with the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF).
Public and private sector results stories in the report showcase how the STDF has been instrumental in building capacity on priority SPS areas worldwide through its project development and delivery in 2016. The report highlights STDF’s catalyti c role in leveraging wider resources of US$23.5 million from governments, donors and the private sector from the start of the Facility to the end of 2016.
In 2016 a new Communicati ons Plan was adopted and the partnership stepped up its outreach eff orts to promote awareness and uptake of STDF knowledge, tools and project support available to a wider audience. E-news updates went out to 2,600 subscribers, a new STDF Fact Sheet and project results series were published and user-friendly content was uploaded onto the STDF website.
2016 highlights included:
▪ Highly rated Working Group in March and October with 40+ partners, donors, developing country experts and other organizati ons as part of STDF’s leading knowledge platf orm.
▪ New STDF fi lm “Cocoa: a sweet value chain”, on how to keep the cocoa value chain safe, premiered at the World Cocoa Conference and used in training events worldwide.
▪ Seminar on good practi ce in e-certi fi cati on for 150 representati ves from WTO Members, internati onal organizati ons, industry and global business, building on trade facilitati on work.
▪ Outreach and training sessions on P-IMA with SPS delegates, generati ng positi ve feedback and high interest in using the framework, including to develop project applicati ons in 2017.
▪ EIF/STDF study and Briefi ng Note shared on supporti ng Least Developed Countries to analyse SPS issues in Diagnosti c Trade Integrati on Studies and identi fy capacity building needs.
▪ New STDF Briefi ng note published on “Women in SPS capacity building” highlighti ng how STDF projects and knowledge tools focus on supporti ng women farmers, producers and traders.
▪ 22 SPS capacity building projects from Africa, Asia-Pacifi c and Lati n America and the Caribbean at various stages of implementati on.
▪ STDF Secretariat parti cipated in over 55 events worldwide, reaching more than 3,800 public and private sector stakeholders with an interest in SPS issues, promoti ng dialogue and knowledge transfer.
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Going forward, the 2017-18 Work Plan, adopted in October 2016, aims to build on the solid body of results achieved to date. Priorities will be to continue work on P-IMA and on the transition towards paperless SPS systems in developing countries. Members also considered launching new work on Good Regulatory Practice (GRP) in the SPS area, following on from STDF’s work on trade facilitation. At the same time, with the demand on the STDF increasing, additional contributions from donors will be needed to meet and go beyond the annual Trust Fund target of US$5 million for STDF to continue to provide vital support to developing countries in facilitating safe trade. In this context, an increased focus in the coming period will also go to leveraging resources and to continuing work on Public-Private Partnerships.
The STDF plays a valuable bridging role in bringing technical input from partners to a broader trade and development audience. The 2016 report provides a strong body of evidence of how the STDF continues to enhance the effectiveness of SPS capacity building. Moving ahead, it is vital that the full STDF partnership actively promotes a wider uptake of STDF’s knowledge, tools and project support.
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COCOA: A SWEET VALUE CHAINu
JANUARY 25-28 JANUARY
WTO Regional SPS seminar for Arab Countries, Kuwait
25-29 JANUARY
SACU/WTO Trade Facilitation Workshop, South Africa
FEBRUARY 2-5 FEBRUARY
u“CocoaSafe” Final STDF project workshop, Malaysia
25 FEBRUARY
Safe Supply of Affordable Food Everywhere (SSAFE) Board meeting, France
29 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH
WCO Working Group on the Trade Facilitation Agreement, Belgium
29 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH
Global Food Safety Conference, Germany
MARCH 14-15 MARCH
uSTDF Working Group meeting, Geneva
16 MARCH
uSTDF P-IMA Information session for SPS delegates, Geneva
APRIL 4-8 APRIL
Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, Italy
18-20 APRIL
uSTDF Project formulation workshop, WTO Trade Policy Review, Madagascar*
19 APRIL
EIF/World Bank Workshop “Strengthening relevance and use of the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study”, Geneva
JUNE2 JUNE
uSTDF information session for CBD Secretariat, Canada
15-16 JUNE
Global Donor Platform for Rural Development , Italy
21 JUNE
uSTDF/UNIDO Event “Spicing up development assistance in Sri Lanka’s cinnamon sector”, Geneva
28 JUNE
uSTDF Seminar “Electronic SPS certification”, Geneva
JULY 4-5 JULY
AU/EU Conference “Investing in a Food Secure Future”, The Netherlands*
6 JULY
uSTDF Information session, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
AT A GLANCE MAY 16-20 MAY
uEIF/STDF Project Design Training, Burkina Faso*
19 MAY
uSTDF Information session, Germany
22-27 MAY
84th OIE General Session, France
22-28 MAY
World Cocoa Conference , Dominican Republic
uLaunch of STDF film “Cocoa: A sweet value chain”
31 MAY - 1 JUNE
uSTDF Information session, Canada
*Externally funded (i.e. non-STDF budget)
STDF INFORMATION PRODUCTS
STDF NEWSLETTERS 10 e-news items
sent to subscribers
STDF FILM “Cocoa: A sweet
value chain”
Priortizing SPS Investments for Market Access (P-IMA): A Framework to inform and improve SPS decision-making processes
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COCOA: A SWEET VALUE CHAINu
JANUARY 25-28 JANUARY
WTO Regional SPS seminar for Arab Countries, Kuwait
25-29 JANUARY
SACU/WTO Trade Facilitation Workshop, South Africa
FEBRUARY 2-5 FEBRUARY
u“CocoaSafe” Final STDF project workshop, Malaysia
25 FEBRUARY
Safe Supply of Affordable Food Everywhere (SSAFE) Board meeting, France
29 FEBRUARY – 1 MARCH
WCO Working Group on the Trade Facilitation Agreement, Belgium
29 FEBRUARY – 3 MARCH
Global Food Safety Conference, Germany
MARCH 14-15 MARCH
uSTDF Working Group meeting, Geneva
16 MARCH
uSTDF P-IMA Information session for SPS delegates, Geneva
APRIL 4-8 APRIL
Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, Italy
18-20 APRIL
uSTDF Project formulation workshop, WTO Trade Policy Review, Madagascar*
19 APRIL
EIF/World Bank Workshop “Strengthening relevance and use of the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study”, Geneva
JUNE2 JUNE
uSTDF information session for CBD Secretariat, Canada
15-16 JUNE
Global Donor Platform for Rural Development , Italy
21 JUNE
uSTDF/UNIDO Event “Spicing up development assistance in Sri Lanka’s cinnamon sector”, Geneva
28 JUNE
uSTDF Seminar “Electronic SPS certification”, Geneva
JULY 4-5 JULY
AU/EU Conference “Investing in a Food Secure Future”, The Netherlands*
6 JULY
uSTDF Information session, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
AT A GLANCE MAY 16-20 MAY
uEIF/STDF Project Design Training, Burkina Faso*
19 MAY
uSTDF Information session, Germany
22-27 MAY
84th OIE General Session, France
22-28 MAY
World Cocoa Conference , Dominican Republic
uLaunch of STDF film “Cocoa: A sweet value chain”
31 MAY - 1 JUNE
uSTDF Information session, Canada
*Externally funded (i.e. non-STDF budget)
STDF INFORMATION PRODUCTS
STDF NEWSLETTERS 10 e-news items
sent to subscribers
STDF FILM “Cocoa: A sweet
value chain”
Priortizing SPS Investments for Market Access (P-IMA): A Framework to inform and improve SPS decision-making processes
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WTO Events, Workshops and Seminars in Geneva
10 FEBRUARY Round Table on Trade and Climate Change
4 MARCH Advanced Trade Policy Course
16-17 MARCH SPS Committee meeting
7 APRIL LDC Sub-committee
28 APRIL Introduction Course for LDCs
4 JULY Advanced Trade and Environment Course
6-7 JULY SPS Committee
7 JULY Advanced SPS Course
14 JULY “Standards, Regulations and Health” Workshop
Advanced Trade Policy Course
17 OCTOBER - 4 NOVEMBER Advanced SPS Course (French)
20-21 OCTOBER SPS Committee
28 NOVEMBER - 9 DECEMBER Advanced Trade Facilitation Course
18-21 JULY
WTO National Seminar on Agriculture, SPS and TBT, Guinea
AUGUST 18 AUGUST
WTO National SPS Workshop, Ecuador
19 AUGUST
Regional Trade Policy Course, Ecuador
29 AUGUST
UNECE Seminar “Meat trends and developments”, Geneva
SEPTEMBER 5-7 SEPTEMBER
Arab Task Force on Food Safety, Egypt*
12-16 SEPTEMBER
International Phytosanitary Conference , Kenya
20-22 SEPTEMBER
WTO National SPS Workshop, Egypt*
2 6-28 SEPTEMBER
uSTDF P-IMA Session for Trade Academy, Swedish National Board of Trade, Sweden*
29 SEPTEMBER
uSTDF Information session for the European Commission, Belgium
OCTOBER 5 OCTOBER
uSTDF P-IMA session for EIF Secretariat, Geneva
20-21 OCTOBER
uSTDF Working Group meeting including “One Health” session, Geneva
31 OCTOBER – 4 NOVEMBER
ESCAP Workshop “Implementing e-SPS and Automation for Agriculture Trade Facilitation”, Thailand
NOVEMBER 6-9 NOVEMBER
1st International Agrobiodiversity Congress, India*
7-11 NOVEMBER
WTO National SPS Workshop, Comoros*
8-10 NOVEMBER
WTO National SPS Workshop, Guatemala*
14-15 NOVEMBER
uSTDF Information session, France
15 NOVEMBER
uSTDF Information session for OIE, France
DECEMBER 5-8 DECEMBER
IPPC Capacity Development Committee , Italy
7-8 DECEMBER
Eurasian Economic Commission “International Plant Quarantine Seminar”, Russia
9 DECEMBER
GFSP High-level Dialogue “Building Trust and Capacity
for Safe Food in Asia”, Singapore
13-14 DECEMBER
ESCAP-GTI Seminar “Trade Facilitation in North-East Asia”, South Korea
16 DECEMBER
OIE World Animal Health and Welfare Fund Advisory Committee , France
STDF BRIEFING NOTESSTDF PROJECT RESULTS SERIES
Inclusive Trade Solutions: women in SPS
capacity building
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t Enhancing SPS capacity to promote trade for development in LDCs
2016
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AFRICA
1 Improving market access for small-scale fisheries in West Africa
BENEFICIARIES Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Mauritania, Senegal IMPLEMENTED BY UNIDO
PARTNER NGO Haliéus
2 Regional total diet study for Sub-Saharan Africa
BENEFICIARIES Benin, Cameroon, Nigeria, Mali
IMPLEMENTED BY FAO PARTNERS WHO, Centre Pasteur du Cameroun
3 Strengthening capacity in Africa to meet pesticide export requirements
BENEFICIARIES Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia
IMPLEMENTED BY AU-IBAR PARTNERS FAO, Rutgers
University, USDA, CropLife, Dow
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
4 Building trade capacity of small-scale shrimp and prawn farmers
BENEFICIARY Bangladesh IMPLEMENTED BY FAO
PARTNERS Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation, WorldFish
5 CocoaSafe: SPS capacity building and knowledge sharing for the cocoa sector in South East Asia
BENEFICIARIES Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea
IMPLEMENTED BY CABI PARTNERS ICCO, Mars Inc.
6 Enhancing capacity in the cinnamon value chain
BENEFICIARY Sri Lanka IMPLEMENTED BY UNIDO PARTNERS
The Spice Council of Sri Lanka
7 Improving compliance with SPS measures to increase export revenues in the oilseeds value chain
BENEFICIARY Myanmar IMPLEMENTED BY ITC PARTNERS Myanmar Pulses,
Beans & Sesame Seeds Merchants Association
8 Laboratory capacity building to support fish exports
BENEFICIARY Solomon Islands IMPLEMENTED BY FAO PARTNERS
National Public Health Laboratory, PHAMA
9 Strengthening capacity in ASEAN to meet pesticide export requirements
BENEFICIARIES Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
IMPLEMENTED BY ASEAN
PARTNERS
FAO, Rutgers University, USDA, CropLife, Syngenta, Dow and Sumitomo
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
10 Establishing a regional virtual food inspection school
BENEFICIARIES Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
IMPLEMENTED BY IICA PARTNERS
Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
13 Accreditation of laboratory diagnostic tests for animal diseases in OIRSA member countries
BENEFICIARIES Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic,El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama
IMPLEMENTED BY OIRSA PARTNERS FAO, OIE, PAHO
11 Honey chain traceabilityBENEFICIARY Guatemala
IMPLEMENTED BY Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food
PARTNER OIRSA
12 Strengthening capacity in Latin America to meet pesticide export requirements
BENEFICIARIES Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru
IMPLEMENTED BY IICA PARTNERS
FAO, Rutgers University, USDA, CropLife, Dow, Sumitomo
STDF PROJECTS IN 2016FOOD SAFETY
ANIMAL HEALTH
PROJECTS IN 2016
Food Safety12 projects
Animal Health1 project
Plant Health7 projects
Cross-cutting SPS 3 projects
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AFRICA
21 Breaking barriers, facilitating trade
BENEFICIARIES Egypt, Kenya, Malawi, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
IMPLEMENTED BY COMESA PARTNER CABI
22 Strengthening the SPS system in Comoros
BENEFICIARY Comoros IMPLEMENTED BY UNDP PARTNERS FAO, ITC, WHO
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
23 Regional feed and food security programme
BENEFICIARIES Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
IMPLEMENTED BY
Latin American and Caribbean Feed Industry Association
PARTNERS National feed producers associations, FAO, IICA, OIE
AFRICA
14 Implementation of ISPM 15 (International wood packaging standard)
BENEFICIARIES Botswana, Cameroon, Kenya, Mozambique
IMPLEMENTED BY
Erasmus University of Rotterdam
GLOBAL
15 ePhyto: Enhancing safe trade in plants and plant products
BENEFICIARY Global IMPLEMENTED BY FAO/IPPC PARTNERS
International Computing Centre, industry associations
16 Training of phytosanitary capacity evaluation (PCE) facilitators
BENEFICIARIES All developing countries IMPLEMENTED BY FAO/IPPC PARTNER
Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence, Kenya
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
17 Improving safety and quality of fruits and vegetables
BENEFICIARY Sri Lanka IMPLEMENTED BY ITC PARTNERS Ceylon Chamber
of Commerce, Lanka Fruit & Vegetable Producers, Processors and Exporters Association, National Agribusiness Council
18 Strengthening information systems for pest surveillance and reporting in Asia Pacific
BENEFICIARIES Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
IMPLEMENTED BY
Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Australia
PARTNER CABI
19 Strengthening phytosanitary inspection and diagnostic services
BENEFICIARY Azerbaijan IMPLEMENTED BY FAO PARTNERS IPPC, World Bank
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
20 Implementation of phytosanitary measures and market access in COSAVE member countries
BENEFICIARIES Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
IMPLEMENTED BY IICA
PARTNERS IPPC, COSAVE
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PROJECT VALUES, 2016
Other contributions US$ 12.2 million
STDF contribution US$ 17.8 million
(Million US$)
1.34 1.331.06
0.87 0.98
2.21
0.821.24
1.46
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1.20 1.24
0.33
1.341.19
0.83
1.71
3.37
1.80
1.181.32
2.48
0.51
STDF PROJECTS IN 2016PLANT HEALTH
CROSS- CUTTING SPS
PROJECT NO.
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PROGRESS UPDATE IN 2016:ENHANCING AND INSPIRING COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES ON SPS CAPACITY BUILDING
This report provides an overview of the results and achievements of the STDF in 2016. Results are reported against the targets and indicators included in the STDF Work Plan for 2015-16, based on the STDF’s Medium-Term Strategy (2015-19) and its Monitoring and Evaluati on (M&E) Framework.2
In 2016, the STDF worked to enhance the eff ecti veness of SPS capacity building in developing countries, which is the key outcome identi fi ed in the STDF Logical Framework (Annex 1). This report examines STDF progress in achieving this outcome against the following four strategic output areas:
▪ Informati on among providers of SPS capacity building exchanged and dialogue among relevant stakeholders promoted
▪ Good practi ce to support SPS capacity building identi fi ed and disseminated
▪ Needs assessments, feasibility studies and project proposals related to SPS capacity building produced
▪ SPS capacity building projects in specifi c areas supported
In 2016, new examples of successful cases of collaborati ve approaches to SPS capacity building were facilitated and/or informed by STDF’s work (see Box page 9). These examples highlight the convening power, knowledge and leveraging opportuniti es off ered by STDF’s global partnership, which, in additi on to the fi ve founding partners, brings together a wide range of stakeholders involved in SPS capacity building. The cases showcase how the STDF contributes to eff ecti ve SPS capacity building in developing countries, including through informing and supporti ng other SPS-related technical cooperati on acti viti es.
2 STDF’s Medium-Term Strategy, Work Plan and M&E Framework are available on www.standardsfacility.org/key-documents
The STDF Medium-Term Strategy sets out the vision, goal, outcome and outputs of the STDF and serves as a framework and roadmap for STDF partners, donors, observers, the wider STDF network and developing country partners and benefi ciaries. The Strategy is supported by a bi-annual work plan and budget, a monitoring and evaluati on framework, and a logical framework.
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STDF’s role in collaborative approaches to SPS capacity building
“STDF’s work on “Implementing Safe Trade” has played an important part in raising knowledge and awareness on the concrete linkages between SPS capacity building and trade facilitation, and the win-win opportunities to be gained from a more collaborative approach. Inspired by this potential, CABI reached out to new stakeholders, with whom it might not previously have worked, to develop and build relationships which we expect will help to improve the delivery and results of our work.”
Roger Day, CABI
“The STDF work on electronic certification, including the seminar in July 2016 and preparatory discussions and work for the ePhyto project offered the impetus for the World Bank and IPPC Secretariat to deepen their collaboration on SPS capacity building and trade facilitation. Dialogue and linkages, facilitated through this work, paved the way for the IPPC Secretariat to participate in a World Bank mission to Malawi in 2016 to consider how the findings and recommendations of the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation (PCE) tool could feed into the country needs assessment for implementation of the new WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.”
Bill Gain, World Bank Group
“CBD Secretariat’s participation in the STDF electronic certification seminar in July 2016 offered a good opportunity to pursue collaboration with the World Customs Organization (WCO). On the margins of this event, the CBD and WCO discussed for the first time how they could work together to promote the use of the Single Window approach to facilitate reporting on trade in regulated live species in view of the implementation of the CBD Decision “Invasive Alien Species: Addressing risks associated with trade, experiences in the use of biological control agents and decision support tools” (CBD/COP/DEC/XIII/13) adopted by the Conference of the Parties in Mexico in December 2016.”
Junko Shimura, CBD Secretariat
“Work under the ongoing STDF Breaking Barriers project was the stimulus for COMESA to leverage funding (approximately US$600,000 over 3 years) from the African Development Bank to extend the project’s scope to address technical barriers to trade (TBT) issues which, in addition to SPS requirements, have an important impact on intra-regional trade. This created opportunities to initiate and strengthen collaboration between officials in government authorities focused on animal or plant health, and officials in Standards Bureaus and other agencies addressing TBT issues (including national Codex Contact Points). As a result, officials in different government authorities now have a better understanding of their respective roles and responsibilities, the inter-dependencies across their work, and the benefits of working more together more closely. This is expected to help reduce non-tariff barriers and support overall efforts to facilitate intra-regional trade in food and agricultural products.”
Martha Byanyima, COMESA Secretariat
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BEYOND 2016: LESSONS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DRIVE FUTURE CHANGE
Capitalizing on the contribution of all members
The STDF offers a unique platform to enhance the effectiveness of SPS capacity building in developing countries. The partnership’s success is thanks to the active participation and contribution of STDF partners, donors, developing country experts and a wide range of other international, regional and private sector actors. In addition to participating in Working Group meetings, STDF members play an essential role in increasing the STDF’s visibility, promoting outreach and communications, providing guidance on ongoing and planned thematic work, supporting STDF PPGs and projects, and leveraging resources. These valued contributions are at the foundation of STDF’s reach and results.
Increasingly, more STDF members are making use of the Working Group to share information on their SPS capacity building activities. They are also proactively disseminating experiences and good practices identified through STDF work in their own activities at country and regional level. Moving forward, more will be done to capitalize on the STDF’s potential to facilitate collaboration on SPS capacity building, and to actively track and report on these cases. At the same time, renewed attention will be given to reenergize and enhance the STDF Virtual Library for use by the partnership.
Communication and dialogue to nurture an active partnership
Building on previous efforts to strengthen STDF’s monitoring and evaluation, in 2016 activities focused on improving STDF’s communications and outreach, with the support of an external communications expert. A new STDF Communications Plan provided the framework to develop and launch new communication products and tools to disseminate STDF’s work and reach a wide range of relevant stakeholders. These products and tools included a new series of project results stories, a new STDF Fact Sheet, a new briefing note highlighting how STDF work benefits women, as well as targeted events to profile the results of STDF projects and disseminate thematic work to a broader audience.
The new Communications Plan provides practical guidance and recommendations to promote the role of all members in the partnership. This includes a focus on engaging networks, platforms and channels to disseminate STDF resource material and organize outreach sessions. Continuing work to champion outreach and communications in the future will enable the outputs and experiences of STDF’s work to reach a greater number of SPS stakeholders in developing countries and actively support enhanced SPS capacity building. Ongoing efforts will be made to identify and report on the success of the partnership in promoting greater awareness and understanding of the STDF and its activities and in raising its profile and visibility. Outreach and communications will play a vital role in resource mobilization, helping the STDF to meet a growing demand for capacity building support in developing countries and, as such, to deliver its work plan.
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Increasing focus on cross-cutting issues and promoting synergies across project and thematic work
An important part of the work to measure and communicate results in 2016 analysed how STDF-supported activities address cross-cutting issues such as gender and contribute towards STDF’s vision. A briefing note on the impact of STDF’s work on women in SPS capacity building was a first step. Further work is planned to analyse and communicate the impact of STDF’s work on environmental protection and biodiversity, as well as on partnerships with the private sector.
Opportunities were seized to promote and capitalize on the linkages and synergies between STDF PPGs and projects and thematic work. SPS stakeholders involved in the STDF ePhyto project, which started in 2016, benefitted from the knowledge, expertise and networking opportunities provided by the STDF seminar on electronic certification in July 2016. The seminar, which engaged over 150 public and private sector stakeholders with an interest in electronic certification, has already delivered concrete benefits for the project work. Both the seminar and the project have spurred global efforts to coordinate work and pool resources on electronic certification initiatives in the SPS area and more broadly. More linkages will be made with a follow-up event on paperless SPS systems planned for the Global Aid for Trade Review in July 2017.
Sustaining financial contributions and leveraging resources
2016 was a challenging year for resource mobilization. While the demands on the STDF are steadily increasing – reflected in a growing number of funding requests from developing countries – the overall flow of resources to the STDF Trust Fund declined. Moving forward, renewed efforts are needed to maintain the financial contributions of existing donors, and to bring new donors on board. France’s contribution to the STDF in 2016 highlighted the Facility’s potential to re-engage former donors.
Substantial time and effort will be required to maintain relationships with existing donors and leverage resources within projects. Measuring and communicating the results of STDF’s capacity building efforts is critical to support resource mobilization. Promoting cooperation, synergies and linkages with diverse stakeholders (including national governments, bilateral donors, regional organizations and development banks, and the private sector) from the start of a project concept is vital. Experiences show that working with the private sector helps to ensure sustainability and scale-up results. For instance, commitment by the private sector and other partners involved in completed STDF regional MRL projects in ASEAN and Latin America is ensuring that project activities continue to generate wider results.
STDF projects and PPGs play a catalytic role in leveraging and mobilizing in-kind and financial contributions. By the end of 2016, the STDF had approved 76 projects for a total STDF contribution of US$37.3 million. More than 64% of these projects (by value) benefitted Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other low income countries. To date, STDF projects have successfully leveraged approximately US$23.5 million in additional resources (in-kind and financial) from governments, donors and private sector. These important contributions strengthen the impact and sustainability of the projects, and extend the benefits more widely.
Given the relatively small size of the STDF Trust Fund, it will be crucial to promote the catalytic role of the STDF in leveraging resources and “matching” funding, rather than simply focusing on the STDF as a source of funding. Collaboration with members of the STDF partnership, as well as other organizations engaged in SPS capacity building, will be vital in leveraging wider resources. At the same time, the use of the P-IMA framework can provide a valuable tool for developing countries to generate evidence on the expected impact of SPS investments on trade, agricultural productivity, poverty reduction and other public policy goals, which, in turn, will support fundraising efforts.
STDF INFORMATION-SHARING, GOOD PRACTICE & OUTREACH IN 2016 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS
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INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND DIALOGUE
In 2016, the STDF expanded its role as a leading knowledge platf orm and reference point for the exchange of informati on and experiences on SPS capacity building, as well as for identi fying and disseminati ng good practi ce. This included promoti ng dialogue on key partnership topics, such as SPS electronic certi fi ca tion, the analysis of SPS compliance issues in Diagnosti c Trade Integrati on Studies (DTISs), and the linkages between anti microbial resistance and SPS capacity.
STDF Working Group: a global platf orm on SPS informati on exchange and dialogue
The STDF Working Group was a priority platf orm to promote informati on exchange and dialogue among stakeholders involved in SPS capacity building at global, regional and nati onal level in 2016. Two Working Group meeti ngs were held in Geneva in March and October, back-to-back with the WTO SPS Committ ee meeti ngs. Both meeti ngs were att ended by over 40 parti cipants, representi ng the fi ve STDF partners (including the Codex and IPPC Secretariats), donors, developing country experts and other interested organizati ons including CABI, CITES, EIF, GFSI, IICA, ITC, OIRSA, UNCTAD and UNIDO. A number of previous STDF donors, including Canada, Switzerland and DFID, also att ended and observed the meeti ngs, in an eff ort to encourage their conti nued engagement in the Facility.
STDF Working Group Meeti ngs in 2016 ▪ 14-15 March ▪ 20-21 October
Chair: Ms Sun Biney, Nati onal Board of Trade, SwedenVice-Chair: Ms Renata Clarke, FAO
“The value of STDF is in bringing together providers of SPS technical assistance and providing a platf orm for informati on exchange and dialogue, which ensures that there is no duplicati on in eff orts. For example, on the margins of the STDF Working Group, IICA updated FAO and OIE on the outcomes of their technical inputs to develop and review legislati on on food safety, animal and plant health in the Caribbean. While in October 2016, FAO, the Codex Secretariat, IICA and WHO took advantage of their parti cipati on in the Working Group meeti ng to develop a plan to use the new Codex diagnosti c tool to support capacity building in Lati n America and the Caribbean.” Robert Ahern, IICA
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Strong engagement in the Working Group in 2016 reflects ongoing high levels of interest in the STDF among partners, donors, beneficiaries and other organizations, consolidating STDF’s unique value as a forum for information exchange and dialogue on the latest, wide-ranging issues related to SPS capacity building. The Working Group included strategic oversight of, and discussions on, STDF’s ongoing and planned activities, as well as project review and approval. Members shared information on current and future SPS-related capacity building activities, experiences and lessons learned. Several members sought technical feedback and to establish synergies and avoid duplication.
Following each of the Working Group meetings, the Secretariat organized a debriefing with STDF developing country experts. Taking place for the first time, these important discussions identified ways to enhance the participation of the experts in the Working Group and in follow-up activities.
STDF Working Group Presentations in 2016
Presenter Topic
March
Jens Andersson (STDF M&E Consultant) Results of the bi-annual survey of Working Group members to monitor STDF’s progress at Outcome level
Ambra Gobena (EIF/STDF Consultant) EIF/STDF Study on SPS coverage in the Diagnostic Trade Integration Studies
Bill Gain (World Bank Group) Trade Facilitation and Border Management, Global Food Safety Partnership and Enabling the Business of Agriculture
October
Dr Alan Reilly, Consultant Overview and Scope of One Health
Dr Amina Benyahia (WHO) Zoonotic Tuberculosis and One Health
Dr Susan Corning (OIE) One Health: Perspective of World Organisation for Animal Health
Mary Kenny (FAO) Developing the fisheries sector sustainably: One Health in Action
Elena Immambocus (STDF Communications Consultant) STDF Communications Plan
One Health and SPS Capacity Building
The October meeting included a special session on “One Health” in response to the outstanding recommendation of the STDF Mid-Term Review to liaise more closely with One Health initiatives to improve coordination and collaboration on food safety and public health issues. A keynote presentation was made by Dr Alan Reilly on the challenges linked to the interdependency of people-environment-animals in the context of food safety. This was followed by FAO, OIE and WHO presentations on examples of “One Health” in action and an interactive discussion on the relevance for SPS capacity building.
There was agreement on the need for a joined-up, inter-disciplinary approach across government from the central to lower levels, including authorities responsible for food safety, animal and plant health, as well as other authorities responsible for fisheries and the environment. The discussion highlighted synergies between “One Health” and STDF’s work to promote a coordinated approach to improve food safety, animal and plant health and trade, with potential for future SPS capacity building on emerging issues such as avian influenza.
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Stronger Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), communications and outreach
In 2016, the Working Group held focused discussions on M&E and communications and outreach to further strengthen capacity and progress.
M&E Framework: In March, Jens Andersson presented the results of the bi-annual survey of Working Group members to monitor STDF’s progress at the Outcome level. Members engaged in a rich discussion on M&E in the context of the STDF with agreement on the survey’s value to identify ways to further enhance the STDF. The discussion highlighted the ongoing challenge to identify linkages between activities and projects directly financed by the STDF and other capacity building initiatives outside the STDF’s immediate influence. The Secretariat provided examples of how key findings of the survey will inform future work and how STDF partners, donors and other members can identify collaborative and innovative approaches that showcase the impact of STDF beyond its immediate activities.
Communications and outreach: The need for STDF to promote greater outreach was raised during the STDF Mid-Term Review. In 2015, the STDF Policy Committee recommended to develop user-friendly products and outreach, stating “Members were reminded of the need to raise awareness of the STDF and broaden its donor base”. A number of STDF partners and donors believe that more can be done to expand the STDF’s reach to enable more SPS stakeholders in developing countries to access and make use of STDF’s knowledge products and capacity building support. STDF donors have also underlined the need for increased capacity in the STDF Secretariat on communications and outreach.
Against this background, in October 2016, the Working Group approved a new STDF Communications Plan, presented by Elena Immambocus, aiming to support the delivery of STDF’s work plan and strategy, with a focus on accessible products and wide dissemination channels. The Plan includes a checklist for partners, donors and developing country experts and communications guidelines for STDF projects. It will also help to identify and communicate results in line with STDF’s M&E Framework, strengthening STDF’s focus on results based management.
Given that stronger communications can increase the demand on project resources, there is also a need to attract greater contributions to the STDF Trust Fund. As such, it will be important to raise STDF’s visibility among the broader SPS, trade and development community to build awareness and understanding of what STDF can offer, including to potential new donors. An important element will be to profile the STDF partnership and to monitor the use and reach of information being shared.
Reaching out to SPS stakeholders at global events
In 2016, STDF members and the Secretariat continued their efforts to share information and promote dialogue on SPS capacity building. The STDF Secretariat participated in over 55 key global events reaching more than 3,800 stakeholders to highlight information about STDF activities and projects (see page 4-5), helping to deepen collaboration and coherence in SPS-related technical cooperation. Given the role of STDF partners, donors, developing country experts and others in supporting outreach efforts, the number of stakeholders reached is likely to be much higher.
“The activities on SPS, whether at the national regional or global level, benefited from the valuable contribution of the STDF, which was instrumental in meeting the objectives of these activities.” WTO Technical Assistance Annual Report for 2015 (WT/COMTD/W/216)
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STDF supports follow-up to the Madagascar Trade Policy Review
In April 2016, the WTO led a mission to Madagascar to discuss priority reforms from the Trade Policy Review and how to mobilize the necessary financial and technical support from development partners. Given the importance of agriculture to the national economy, and the challenges of complying with SPS requirements for trade, the government requested STDF’s participation. The STDF Secretariat facilitated a one-day workshop on SPS measures, which enabled both public and private sector stakeholders to discuss key SPS challenges affecting trade and how to address them.
As a follow-up, the authorities in Madagascar submitted a PPG application in December 2016 (which was approved by the STDF Working Group in March 2017). The PPG will be used to prioritize SPS investments for market access in export-oriented value chains, using the P-IMA framework. This is expected to generate information to support SPS capacity building in key value chains, raise awareness among the public and private sector of the returns on SPS capacity building, and support fundraising efforts.
Participation in external events was also used to meet with donors and other relevant organizations. Targeted meetings were organized with the European Commission, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and Switzerland to maintain and increase support for the STDF, encourage new financial contributions and promote wider synergies.
Several important events organized by other STDF partners, and targeted at groups of SPS stakeholders, were on the agenda in 2016. These included the 39th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the 11th Session of the IPPC Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, the 84th General Session of the World Assembly of OIE Delegates, and the meetings of the SPS Committee at the WTO, including a well-attended WTO Thematic Workshop on Maximum Residue Levels. STDF participation in these events was valuable to keep updated with current topics in the SPS area, share information on STDF’s previous and ongoing work, and identify new areas for collaboration.
In addition to global events, the STDF Secretariat participated in a number of national and regional workshops and training seminars directly benefitting stakeholders in developing countries. Several events took place in Geneva or were funded externally, with no impact on the STDF budget. The number of requests increased for STDF to participate in national WTO workshops focused on the SPS Agreement. The Secretariat participated in workshops in five countries (Comoros, Ecuador, Egypt, Guatemala and Guinea), financed by WTO’s Institute for Technical Cooperation and Training (ITTC). The Secretariat also participated in one WTO regional SPS workshop for Arab Countries in Kuwait and was invited to join a WTO Trade Policy Review mission to Madagascar, also financed by the WTO (Box below). In Geneva, the Secretariat took part in a range of meetings, training courses and workshops organized by the WTO and other Geneva-based organizations. These events provided a valuable opportunity to disseminate information on STDF’s work on diverse topics and to provide advice and guidance to governments and other stakeholders on opportunities to access STDF funding.
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GOOD PRACTICE TO SUPPORT SPS CAPACITY BUILDING
In 2016, the STDF led on a number of key activities to identify and disseminate good practice to support SPS capacity building. These included research and analysis on specific thematic topics, the production of a new film “Cocoa: A sweet value chain”, and information dissemination and outreach. Work was also expanded on priority thematic topics, as illustrated below. Evidence exists of positive spill-over effects of this work in fostering and supporting joined-up activities, such as the collaboration between the CBD Secretariat and the World Customs Organization (WCO) and joint missions by the World Bank and IPPC (see Box page 9).
Moving forward with the 2017 work plan, the STDF Secretariat is building on the good practice work identified below. In the case of electronic SPS certification, a case story was submitted for the Sixth Global Review of Aid for Trade, with a high-level session scheduled during the Review in July 2017.
Facilitating trade: going paperless with electronic SPS certification
Building on previous work on the implementation of SPS measures to facilitate safe trade, the STDF organized a successful seminar on electronic SPS certification in Geneva on 28 June 2016, on the margins of the SPS Committee.3 Over 150 experts and delegates from WTO Members, international organizations, industry associations and global businesses discussed the latest knowledge, good practices and trends on existing automated systems worldwide.
The seminar was unique in bringing together government authorities responsible for food safety, animal and plant health and trade, and the private sector, to discuss opportunities and challenges posed by electronic SPS certification, and on capacity building needs for developing countries.
“This was a perfect example of the added-value of STDF in bringing international organizations and the SPS and trade communities together”. Survey response, Electronic certification seminar
“The programme was well structured and extremely interesting. I learned a lot. In my view, the objective was met. You succeeded in raising awareness among developing countries about the opportunities and risks related to the implementation of electronic SPS certification systems”. Suzanne Sabourin, Director, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Meat Council
The seminar helped to raise awareness about how electronic SPS certification can help to speed up safe trade in food and agricultural products, while lowering transaction costs. The presentations highlighted the crucial role of internationally-recognized standards in facilitating the exchange of electronic SPS certificates by harmonizing requirements and exchange frameworks. This in turn reduces the resources required for bilateral arrangements amongst trading partners. They also revealed important synergies between efforts aimed at SPS capacity building and broader efforts targeting trade facilitation. Improved coordination at the national and international level among SPS and trade facilitation initiatives (including Single Window and Business to Business initiatives) was shown as important to encourage and support implementation, and can create win-win outcomes.
3 See www.standardsfacility.org/SPS-eCert
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Practical experiences in the implementation of electronic SPS certification from Kenya and the Philippines highlighted the role of electronic SPS certification in improving compliance with regulations and policies, reducing errors and fraud, supporting risk management and enhancing trust. The discussions raised a number of ongoing challenges and needs to enable more developing countries to effectively implement automation in their SPS cross-border procedures. First and foremost, an effective traditional paper-based certification system (including adequate institutional capacity and clarity on roles and responsibilities) is a prerequisite to move from a paper-based to an electronic SPS certification system. There was agreement on the need for countries to carry out a comprehensive analysis of their export/import business processes to identify and correct outstanding needs, and estimate the costs and benefits, prior to attempting to automate their SPS certification systems. Participants recognized the importance of support (for instance on business process analysis and cost-benefit analysis) to help developing countries to address these questions and make well-informed decisions.
The IPPC Secretariat took advantage of the event to organize a focused dialogue with industry. During the session, high-level representatives from the International Grain Trade Coalition, the International Flower Trade Association and the Canadian Meat Council spoke about the benefits of digital transmission of trade data for their industries.
The STDF Secretariat identified examples of how the seminar’s discussions and networking opportunities stimulated follow-up actions. For instance, UNESCAP drew on the discussions to prepare an application for a PPG focused on decision-support tools for electronic certification, submitted to the STDF in December 2016. The Philippines benefitted from participation in the seminar to become involved in the STDF ePhyto project, building on ongoing work with the World Bank Group.
The Secretariat shared information on the seminar through an e-news item to its network after the event. The findings and recommendations fed into UNESCAP work in the area of paperless trade, and were disseminated at regional events organized by UNESCAP in Thailand and South Korea. A background paper and STDF Briefing Note on the concept of electronic SPS certification, as part of other trade-related border procedures, is due to be published in 2017.
Views on STDF’s electronic certification seminar
▪ 55 participants (out of 150) provided feedback in an online survey. On a scale of one to five, the majority of participants ranked the seminar as very useful (41% - 22 respondents) or useful (50% - 27 respondents). 94% said they would be able to make use of the information, knowledge and contacts gained from their participation.
▪ 47 participants provided examples of how they would use the knowledge and information gained including to: improve coordination and support preparations for ePhyto implementation; serve as a resource person for country-level training of stakeholders involved in e-certification; support future ASYCUDA developments; transfer information and knowledge received to other stakeholders in the country to advance work on electronic SPS certification, and to develop new partnerships.
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Enhancing SPS Analysis and Support in LDCs: Partnering with the EIF
Strengthening the analysis of SPS compliance issues in the DTIS process
In 2016, the STDF and EIF – a trade and development programme for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) – finalized joint work on SPS compliance issues in the Diagnostic Trade Integration Studies (DTISs) process to build capacity to implement SPS-related recommendations. The EIF/STDF study was based on a preliminary review of 43 DTIS Reports and 12 DTIS updates, a detailed review of the DTIS process in 20 countries, country-level interviews, three country case studies (Cambodia, Senegal and Tanzania) and interviews with eight international organizations (including STDF partners). Inputs by STDF and EIF partners enriched the analysis and findings.
The study identified good practices and recommendations to strengthen the analysis of SPS compliance issues in the DTIS process, enhance national capacity to implement SPS-related recommendations in the DTIS and exploit synergies in EIF and SPS processes (Box below). Key recommendations are of direct relevance to the STDF partnership, and its recent and ongoing work. For instance, one recommendation was on facilitating a more systematic involvement of STDF partners (FAO, OIE and WHO) with a key role in SPS capacity building to enhance the DTIS process and follow-up activities. Another pointed to opportunities for the STDF to provide support to help LDCs to develop SPS action plans that clearly prioritize SPS capacity-building needs, drawing on the SPS expertise of STDF members as well as the P-IMA framework. The study pointed to opportunities to use STDF PPGs to develop and mobilize resources for projects that address key SPS needs identified in the DTIS report. These projects could be supported by EIF Tier 2 funds or directly by bilateral programmes active in the country.
Key recommendations in the EIF/STDF Study
Strengthen the analysis on SPS compliance issues in the DTIS report
▪ Make use of relevant SPS-related evaluations and explicitly refer to them in the DTIS report.
▪ Combine horizontal and vertical analyses of SPS issues.
▪ Link SPS investments to economic and development impacts.
▪ Improve policy coherence.
▪ Consider opportunities to strengthen SPS capacity at a regional level.
▪ Actively engage SPS expertise during the DTIS process.
Enhance national capacity to implement SPS-related recommendations in the DTIS
▪ Use SPS Action Plans to complement the DTIS Action Matrix.
▪ Measure progress in addressing SPS capacity building needs.
Exploit synergies in EIF and SPS-related processes
▪ Enhance the effectiveness of SPS stakeholders’ engagement in EIF processes at the country level.
▪ Provide more practical guidance on how to effectively address SPS issues in the DTIS process.
▪ Consider ways to engage other international organizations involved in SPS capacity building (notably FAO and WHO) in EIF processes.
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“Undertaking this study helped to further stimulate collaboration with other relevant organizations, such as the FAO, both at an institutional and country level. The FAO has been strongly engaged in drafting the chapter on agriculture in Tanzania’s DTIS Update. The study also informed the development of new DTIS guidelines which include a more flexible, inclusive and participatory process, as recommended in the study.” Simon Hess, EIF Secretariat
The EIF’s revised DTIS Guidelines have taken into account the findings and recommendations of the EIF/STDF study, and organizations implementing DTISs, such as UNDP and the World Bank Group, have been encouraged to take up the study’s lessons and recommendations.
The STDF and EIF Secretariats are disseminating the findings of this work to key audiences to encourage uptake of the recommendations. In 2016, this included presentations to the STDF Working Group (March) and the WTO LDC Sub-committee (April) and at various other events. A presentation to the EIF Steering Committee is scheduled in early 2017. A Briefing Note summarizing the key findings and recommendations of the joint EIF/STDF study was released at the Working Group meeting in March, and is available on the STDF and EIF websites.4 The study was finalized for distribution in 2017.
Developing skills on project development in Burkina Faso
Building on previous EIF/STDF collaboration on project formulation and design, in May 2016, the STDF Secretariat participated in a four-day project development training workshop, organized by the EIF National Implementation Unit (NIU) in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Handicrafts of Burkina Faso. Twenty experts from government ministries focused on export promotion and standards (including agriculture, animal resources, commerce, economy, environment, health, transportation and gender promotion) and the private sector participated in the workshop to build up knowledge and skills in project formulation and design.
Participants worked together to prepare logical frameworks for new projects to address national priorities. The STDF Secretariat’s participation was valuable as all four project proposals (building SPS capacity to expand exports, trade facilitation, shea value chain and strengthening the livestock and meat sector) focused on SPS issues. Work to complete the project applications is underway, with the expectation that the EIF, STDF and other donors will provide financial support. Participation in this workshop also provided a valuable opportunity for the STDF Secretariat to have a focused dialogue with the EU Delegation in Burkina Faso and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) on SPS-related capacity building projects and programmes, and future collaboration.
4 See www.standardsfacility.org/sites/default/files/STDF_Briefing_no12_EN.pdf
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Prioritizing SPS Investments for Market Access (P-IMA)
In 2016, the STDF continued to share information on the P-IMA framework, an evidence-based approach to inform and improve SPS decision-making processes. The framework helps to encourage public-private dialogue, increase awareness about the likely impact of SPS investments, inform project development and mobilize resources.
In March, the STDF organized a session on P-IMA on the margins of the SPS Committee meeting. Presentations by the STDF Secretariat and Ms Delilah Cabb, Belize Agricultural Health Authority (former STDF developing country expert) provided concrete examples of the potential benefits of using P-IMA and how it complements the sector-specific capacity evaluation tools developed by STDF partners. Attended by 120 participants, the session pointed to a high level of interest in P-IMA among SPS delegates. A new STDF briefing note, providing a concise introduction to the P-IMA framework, was launched at this event.5
To support efforts to disseminate the P-IMA User Guide and promote its uptake more widely, the STDF Secretariat delivered focused presentations on P-IMA to participants at the WTO’s SPS Advanced Course (July), the Advanced LDC Training Course (October) and to the EIF Secretariat. The STDF Secretariat also led a half-day training session on P-IMA for approximately 30 participants at the Trade Academy of the Swedish National Board of Trade (September). In 2016, the WTO decided to include a P-IMA module within its training modules offered as part of its national SPS workshops.
Feedback received on P-IMA over the course of 2016 has been extremely positive. The dialogue generated practical suggestions on how to facilitate wider uptake of the approach, for example training regional facilitators to support countries to use P-IMA and including additional country examples in P-IMA training. The STDF Secretariat provided suggestions and feedback to a variety of stakeholders (including the COMESA Secretariat and government authorities in Madagascar and the Philippines) who are interested in making use of P-IMA. This is likely to result in new PPG requests focused on P-IMA in the future.
Prioritizing export potential in LDCs: Using STDF decision tools
For Least Developed Countries (LDCs) accessing technical assistance to meet sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and overcome technical barriers to trade (TBT) can play a vital role in promoting export growth. But a lack of capacity at institutional level and limited awareness on the support available has been a barrier to helping countries realize their trade potential. In 2012, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) rolled out a pilot project to build government and private sector capacity and identify measures to boost priority export sectors in The Gambia, Lesotho, Nepal and Uganda (see: www.un.org/ldcportal). However, with limited resources from national budgets and donors, there was an urgent need to prioritize, and plug, institutional gaps.
UN DESA developed a methodology based on multi-criteria decision analysis, which benefited from STDF’s flagship decision-making framework, to help support countries to choose between competing investments and promote better planning and information flows. The results highlighted that a priority for the public and private sector in LDCs was to have access to a system that tracks notifications of trading partners’ SPS and TBT measures. UN DESA, WTO and ITC then successfully developed the first online system that does just that - www.epingalert.org - launched in November 2016. To date, public and private sector users from about 130 countries are accessing the system, able to keep track of SPS and TBT requirements in foreign markets and quickly address potential trade problems.
Source: UN DESA, Committee for Development Policy Secretariat
5 See www.standardsfacility.org/sites/default/files/STDF_Briefing_No11_PIMA_EN.pdf
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New STDF work on Good Regulatory Practice
In March and October 2016, the STDF Working Group discussed possible new thematic work focused on: (i) implementation of international standards in a public private partnership context, with a particular focus on private certification schemes; and (ii) good regulatory practice (GRP) to support the implementation of international standards based on the SPS Agreement. The Secretariat prepared and introduced concept notes on both topics at the Working Group meeting in October. While several Members expressed interest in future work on both topics, the recommendation was to revise and re-discuss new STDF work on GRP in March 2017. This work will build on the recommendations of the STDF regional research on facilitating safe trade, and will be informed by relevant STDF partners’ activities.
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STDF outreach highlights in 2016
▪ E-newsletter: 10 STDF news items went out to 2,600 subscribers (up from 1,200 subscribers in 2015).
▪ Materials: 4,000+ copies of STDF Publications, Briefing Notes and Fact Sheets were distributed.
▪ Films: Close to 500 copies of the “Trading Safely” film (in various languages) were distributed; STDF’s film “Cocoa: a sweet value chain” was viewed 2,271 times (in three languages). STDF’s film “Safe Trade Solutions” was viewed 1,100 times on STDF’s YouTube channel.
▪ Website: STDF’s website logged 21,538 individual sessions (up from 21,209 in 2015), with an average of 3.4 webpages viewed per session6. New visitors accounted for 56% of sessions; returning visitors for 43%. Visitors came from 180+ countries (45% from Europe, 15% from Africa, 16% from Asia and 22% from Latin America).
▪ After the homepage (in English), the e-certification page was the most visited, with 2,165 views. Other top ten pages include: database of approved STDF projects; homepage (in Spanish); database of approved PPGs; homepage (in French), Facilitating safe trade; STDF at a glance brochure, and P-IMA. The Guidance Note for Applicants (in English) was the most downloaded document, followed by the STDF Fact Sheet (in English).
6 A session is defined as a group of interactions one user takes within a given time frame on the website.7 See www.standardsfacility.org/sites/default/files/STDF_Communications_Plan_2016.pdf
OUTREACH TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORKS
New STDF Communications Plan launched
In 2016, the STDF Working Group approved STDF’s new Communications Plan to “promote awareness and uptake of STDF knowledge, tools and project support and raise the visibility of the STDF” to reach developing country governments and the trade and development community more broadly.7
Preparation of the Communications Plan benefitted from discussions with partners, donors and developing country experts. Implementation of the Plan will depend on concerted action by STDF’s partners, donors and other members, as well as the STDF Secretariat.
The Communications Plan identified several quick-win opportunities to develop and refresh a number of practical products and channels, based on STDF’s Work Plan for 2017-2018, in an effort to enhance visibility and outreach. Swift action was taken to implement the Plan. In 2016, this included preparation of a new STDF Fact Sheet highlighting the STDF’s unique role and added-value, improvements to enhance the content and usability of the STDF website, the launch of a new series of project results stories (Box page 25), and more and better use of the STDF electronic distribution list.
By December 2016, STDF’s electronic distribution list included nearly 2,600 subscribers, up from 1,200 subscribers in 2015. Over the course of 2016, STDF distributed 10 news items to disseminate information on completed, ongoing and planned STDF work.
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Driving SPS capacity, delivering results: STDF Project Results Stories
▪ Boosti ng safe fruit and vegetable exports from Thailand and Viet Nam
▪ Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) is protecti ng agriculture and supporti ng trade across East and Central Africa
▪ Meeti ng standards to drive agricultural exports from Nicaragua ▪ Stronger phytosanitary controls help Uganda’s fl ower exports
to grow ▪ Supporti ng Africa, Lati n America and Southeast Asia to meet
pesti cide standards for export ▪ Supporti ng SPS investment prioriti es for bett er market access in Belize
See www.standardsfacility.org/driving-sps-capacity-delivering-results-series
A new STDF briefi ng note “Inclusive Trade Soluti ons: women in SPS capacity building” was published in December 2016. This note explains how the STDF pays att enti on to gender-related issues in its projects and themati c work, and why this matt ers, helping to make the case for targeted att enti on to gender in SPS capacity building work more broadly.
Cocoa: a sweet value chain – linking SPS capacity to global value chains
The new STDF fi lm “Cocoa: a sweet value chain” follows the journey of the cocoa bean from a tropical plantati on to one of the world’s most loved products, chocolate.8 With examples from Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, the fi lm illustrates how in today’s global value chain, SPS capacity is vital to make sure that cocoa plants are free from pests and diseases, and that chocolate is safe for consumers. The fi lm highlights the diverse stakeholders with a role in keeping the cocoa value chain safe, from the small-holder farmers in West Africa to the chocolate manufacturers in Europe. It emphasizes the importance of adequate capacity to manage plant pests and diseases, the risks related to spread of disease, and the importance of eff ecti ve quaranti ne services, import and export inspecti on as well as food safety capacity.
“COLEACP was glad to see the arrival of the STDF video on the cocoa value chain. For new trainings we would defi nitely be incorporati ng it as a very useful audiovisual awareness-raising and training tool. The video is a great synopsis of all the diff erent actors in the value chain, their linkages, roles and the importance of compliancy with SPS regulati ons and standards to ensure quality cocoa. COLEACP will be promoti ng this audiovisual tool with their benefi ciaries and partners in Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Caribbean and Pacifi c”. Hilary Barry, COLEACP Cocoa and Coff ee training and capacity building coordinator
The STDF premiered the fi lm at the World Cocoa Conference, organized by the Internati onal Cocoa Organizati on (ICCO) in the Dominican Republic from 22-25 May. The fi lm was shown during a side-event on “Controlling Pests and Diseases: the main threat to the expansion of the cocoa sector”. Based on positi ve feedback, the ICCO decided to screen the fi lm during the conference’s closing ceremony, att ended by over 800 parti cipants from nati onal governments, the private sector, NGOs and other stakeholders with an interest in cocoa. A number of parti cipants at the conference indicated that they planned to acti vely use the fi lm in their training events.
COCOA: A SWEET VALUE CHAINuu
8 See www.standardsfacility.org/video-gallery
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Spicing-up development assistance: Joint UNIDO-STDF event
STDF’s joint event with UNIDO on 21 June brought together over 70 development partners, international organizations and WTO Members to share results and lessons from a collaborative and innovative project in Sri Lanka on improving market access for cinnamon (see also page 41).9 In addition to boosting food safety and hygiene practices leading to a transformational change in the sector, the project had a number of socio-economic spillover effects that reached far beyond its original scope. The project sparked a solid public-private partnership and paved the way for the registration of a Geographical Indication for Ceylon Cinnamon. During the event, participants and speakers exchanged views on how to foster integrated value chain development by taking an SPS approach and other countries shared similar experiences, challenges, and success factors.
Deputy Director General, WTO, Mr David Shark, opened the event, stating: “The STDF is an excellent example of an Aid-for-Trade partnership on strengthening sanitary and phytosanitary capacity to help developing countries gain and maintain market access.” Sri Lanka’s Ambassador, R. D. S. Kumararatne, noted: “Sri Lanka is known as the Spice Island. Ceylon Cinnamon is the most important spice commodity in the spice sector. However, the country’s cinnamon exports have been declining, largely due to the country’s lack of capacity to meet the sophisticated requirements of buyers and high food safety standards.”
Outreach by the STDF Partnership
Over the course of 2016, STDF partners, donors, developing country experts and other members of the partnership actively supported STDF outreach and communications (Box below).
Examples of outreach by STDF members
▪ The European Commission included detailed information about the STDF in its publication “Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures: addressing the challenges”.
▪ German Development Agency (GIZ) regularly disseminated information on the STDF through its Trade e-newsletter.
▪ ITC published a film on an STDF project in Sri Lanka on YouTube, “Sri Lanka sweetens quality of its fruits to attract international buyers”.10
▪ UNIDO published an animated film and a factsheet on an STDF project on cinnamon in Sri Lanka.11
▪ WTO ran a news article and social media updates covering a joint STDF/UNIDO event on a cinnamon project in Sri Lanka.12
▪ Developing country experts presented information on the STDF and its added value to a wide range of SPS stakeholders in Africa, Asia and Latin America. For instance, Dr Ravi Khetarpal shared information on the STDF with senior government officials in South Asia, as well as at the first International Phytosanitary Conference (Kenya), and high-level events in India and Nepal focused on regional road transportation, agro-biodiversity, tea pest management, agriculture and plant protection.
9 See www.standardsfacility.org/STDF_UNIDO_Cinnamon_event 10 www.youtube.com/watch?v=od45avr7n7I 11 www.unido.org/fileadmin/user_media_upgrade/What_we_do/Topics/Quality_and_compliance/Factsheet_Srilanka_print.pdf 12 www.wto.org/english/news_e/news16_e/stdf_21jun16_e.htm
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Feedback received from various stakeholders points to the value of the new Communications Plan in increasing awareness and understanding about the STDF’s work, and raising the STDF’s profile worldwide. The Plan includes a checklist on how the broader STDF partnership can support communications and information dissemination, as well as communications guidance for organizations implementing STDF projects. Together with a solid package of user-friendly material on the STDF, this is expected to promote greater outreach by members of the STDF in 2017 and beyond.
Outreach at the WTO Public Forum
The STDF had a dedicated stand at the WTO Public Forum on “Inclusive Trade” from 27-29 September 2016. Cinnamon products from the UNIDO-STDF project in Sri Lanka were on display, STDF’s new results factsheets handed out and STDF’s film “Cocoa: a sweet value chain” screened. The STDF’s role as a global partnership and STDF project results from Thailand, Vietnam and Uganda, were featured in the WTO event video, “Inclusive Trade for women”, shared on social media.
STDF PPGs AND PROJECTS IN 2016BUILDING CAPACITY AND IMPACT
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SUPPORT FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
In 2016, the STDF conti nued to build on its role as a helpdesk that provides support to developing countries to prepare technically sound and sustainable projects. Depending on the scope of the Project Preparati on Grant (PPG), this work involved the applicati on of SPS-related capacity evaluati on tools, preparati on of feasibility studies and/or formulati on of project proposals to address specifi c SPS capacity building needs linked to trade.
The STDF Secretariat invested a signifi cant amount of ti me (parti cularly to support Least Developed Countries - LDCs) by providing advice and targeted assistance to applicants interested in submitti ng PPGs. Throughout the year, the Secretariat off ered feedback on several concept papers and draft applicati ons, responded to questi ons around eligibility criteria and encouraged linking up to related acti viti es and networks.
In 2016, the Working Group approved 11 PPGs for funding, with a total STDF contributi on of US$513,706 (Table 1). This compares to fi ve approved PPGs in 2015 for a total STDF contributi on of US$258,222. Notably, it is more than double the 2016 Work Plan target of four PPGs contracted totaling US$200,000. The rise in the number of approved PPGs refl ects progress in fi nalizing a number of PPGs already in the STDF pipeline, as well as an increase in the number of applicati ons received compared to the previous year (18 applicati ons in 2015). This provides further evidence of the conti nuing need and growing demand for STDF project development support. It points to the increasing pressure on the STDF Secretariat to respond to these demands, as well as the additi onal ti me provided by STDF members to review new PPG applicati ons.
Table 1: PPGs approved in 2016
PPG Benefi ciary STDFFunding (US$)
STDF/PPG/461: Development of a Sanitary Phytosanitary Centre of Excellence (SPS COE)
Pacifi c Island Countries and Territories 50,000
STDF/PPG/517: Capacity building and knowledge sharing to combat SPS issues in spices India 35,680
STDF/PG/539: Development of a project for a biosecurity classifi cati on system and registrati on for SPS Laboratories Guatemala 49,812
STDF/PPG/543: Enhancing the capacity of the fruits and vegetable sector to comply with European Phytosanitary requirements Uganda 35,000
STDF/PPG/548: Strengthening SPS Capacity in Lao PDR to Support Market Access of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Produce to the EU and other Potenti al Markets Lao PDR 48,400
STDF/PPG/550: Feasibility study for establishment of a fresh meat producing compartment Zimbabwe 45,000
STDF/PPG/553: Training of champion coff ee and cocoa farmers to adopt good agriculture practi ces (GAP) and to ensure compliance with SPS requirements to enhance trade
Papua New Guinea 50,000
STDF/PPG/561: Increasing market access by strengthen the capacity of phytosanitary inspecti on and diagnosti c of the State Service on Phytosanitary Inspecti on and Plant Quaranti ne
Tajikistan 43,900
STDF/PPG/567: Proposal development on establishment and maintenance of fruit producti on areas free and under low prevalence of fruit fl y pests in Southern Africa
Southern African countries 50,000
STDF/PPG/569: Preparati on of a project proposal to promote compliance with internati onal SPS requirements Kyrgyz Republic 44,790
STDF/PPG/577: Miti gati on and Remediati on of Cadmium Contaminati on in Cocoa Beans in Lati n America and the Caribbean
Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Trinidad & Tobago 61,124
STDF PPGs in 2016 ▪ 37 PPG applicati ons
received ▪ 14 applicati ons considered
by the Working Group ▪ 11 applicati ons approved
for STDF funding (worth US$513,706)
▪ 15 PPGs under implementati on
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In 2016, 53% of PPG resources went to LDCs and other low income countries (OLICs) (6 out of 11 approved PPGs), which exceeds the STDF target of 40%. Between 2005 and 2016, three quarters of STDF PPG resources went to LDCs and OLICs, which illustrates that this type of support benefits those countries that need it most. To date, 60% of PPGs have been implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Progress and results from selected PPGs
In 2016, six PPGs (three of which were approved by the Working Group prior to 2016) were contracted and implementation started. Sixteen PPGs were considered as ongoing in 2016 (Annex 2). Work under some of these PPGs was largely completed in 2016, though some are considered ongoing because activities have not been closed financially or the project proposal has not yet been submitted to the Working Group.
Progress and results from selected PPGs, implemented and/or completed in 2016, is provided below, based on the Secretariat’s analysis of available documents and consultations with relevant stakeholders.
TILAPIA: Trade and improved livelihoods in aquatic production in Africa13
Work progressed under this PPG, implemented by AU-IBAR, with the organization of a roundtable donor conference in April 2016 to discuss a planned regional project to build capacity on aquatic animal health management and biosecurity in Africa. The draft proposal was prepared by AU-IBAR in collaboration with FAO, OIE, and the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, following preparatory work and consultations with government and private sector stakeholders. The overall goal is to develop production and trade in fisheries and aquaculture to support socio-economic development, in line with the Policy Framework and Reform Strategy for Fisheries and Aquaculture in Africa, and the Malabo Declaration on Food Security. Additional efforts are ongoing to identify donors who may be interested to commit resources to this initiative. This includes work by AU-IBAR to engage donors in the framework of the African Fisheries Reforms Mechanism, an AU-led platform for promoting coherence and coordination in the management and development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector on the continent.
13 See www.standardsfacility.org/PPG-428
Figure 1: Number of PPGs by region, 2005-2016
Figure 3: PPGs approved in 2016 benefitting LDCs and OLICs (by US$ value)
Figure 2: PPGs benefitting LDCs and OLICS (by US$ value), 2005-2016
24%76%
LDCs / OLICs
Others
47% 53%
LDCs / OLICs
Others
61%
2%
11%22%
Other4%
Global
Asia & Pacific Sub-Saharan Africa
Latin America & Caribbean
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Addressing SPS capacity needs in Tajikistan14
The PPG enabled stakeholders from the public and private sector in Tajikistan to identify priorities to improve the export competitiveness of SMEs based on the National Food Safety Strategy, and to develop a project to address them. Project preparation work was completed in 2016 with support from ITC. Extensive efforts were made to encourage synergies with the work of other international organizations and donors providing support to Tajikistan in related areas. The resulting project will focus on enhancing food safety practices in the apricot and honey value chains through better use of agri-chemicals and veterinary medicines. It was submitted to the STDF in December 2016 by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture of Tajikistan (and approved by the Working Group in March 2017). ITC will take the lead on project implementation, in close collaboration with FAO and WHO on specific activities.
Using the new FAO/WHO Tool to Assess the National Food Control System in Sierra Leone15
This PPG enabled public and private sector stakeholders in Sierra Leone to assess capacity building needs and priorities in the national food control system using the draft FAO/WHO Tool for the Assessment of National Food Control Systems. According to FAO, the assessment process has already shown benefits. Different government authorities involved in food safety learned to jointly collect and integrate information, and are moving ahead to streamline the institutional framework for food safety. National stakeholders involved in this PPG are commended for their efforts and commitment to this work against the backdrop of the Ebola crisis, which struck the country just after the start of the PPG in 2014. The PPG also provided a valuable opportunity to get practical feedback on the draft FAO/WHO Tool, which was first piloted in The Gambia, Morocco and Zambia during 2014-15. The experiences and lessons learned through the work in Sierra Leone are being used by FAO to fine-tune and enhance the final version of the Tool, due in 2017.
Supporting Ethiopia to promote trade in meat products16
The PPG has helped to identify outstanding SPS gaps and priorities in the livestock sector in Ethiopia, supporting the livestock regulatory authority to promote exports of meat products. The PPG mapped out existing donor initiatives to avoid duplication and build synergies. Consultations were held with regulators, pastoralists, farmers and stakeholders from livestock markets, quarantine, feed-lots and abattoirs on addressing SPS challenges to prevent zoonotic diseases and control food safety hazards. The resulting project, developed with vital input from OIE, addresses the most pressing needs in Ethiopia’s livestock sector. It aims to improve coordination and linkages among federal and regional veterinary services, as well as other stakeholders, while the project’s activities on compliance will focus on meeting importing country requirements. The STDF Working Group approved the proposal in March 2017.
Strengthening phytosanitary capacity to promote exports from Zambia17
Work under this PPG resulted in a project proposal to strengthen Zambia’s capacity to implement phytosanitary measures in compliance with importing countries’ requirements, and promote international and regional trade in plants and plant products. The process of implementing the PPG enabled Zambia’s Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Service, to engage the private sector and other stakeholders on key phytosanitary challenges and how to best address them. Identifying complementarities with other ongoing and planned activities to strengthen phytosanitary capacity and promote trade was a critical part of work, and enabled concrete synergies to be identified. The PPG also encouraged regional dialogue with the Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on an innovative regional approach for quarantine pest surveillance, which is expected to help facilitate regional trade. The project proposal developed under the PPG was discussed by the Working Group in March 2017, which requested a revised version for consideration at its next meeting.
14 See www.standardsfacility.org/PPG-44715 See www.standardsfacility.org/PPG-39216 See www.standardsfacility.org/PPG-47717 See www.standardsfacility.org/PPG-481
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SUPPORT TO SPS CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECTS
STDF project grants aim to strengthen SPS capacity in developing countries, in line with the benefi ciary’s prioriti es. Projects address key food safety, animal and/or plant health issues that aff ect the ability of developing countries to gain and/or maintain market access. Stakeholders in both the public and private sector benefi t from SPS capacity building projects.
In 2016, a conti nued focus was given to projects that were able to:
▪ identi fy, develop and disseminate good practi ce in SPS-related technical cooperati on, including the development and applicati on of innovati ve and replicable approaches
▪ apply regional approaches to address SPS constraints
▪ implement collaborati ve approaches across food safety, animal and plant health and trade, and benefi t from the involvement of two or more STDF partners or relevant organizati ons.
Work was ongoing on 22 projects in 2016. As shown on pages 6-7 most projects focused on food safety (12 projects), followed by plant health, animal health and cross-cutti ng SPS issues.
Since incepti on unti l the end of 2016, 64% of project funds benefi tted Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other low income countries (OLICs), which exceeds the STDF target of 40%. To date, 36% of the projects have been implemented in Sub-Saharan Africa, 24% in Lati n America and the Caribbean, and 22% in the Asia-Pacifi c region.
In 2016, the Working Group approved one project applicati on from the Solomon Islands for funding. With a total STDF contributi on of US$355,408, this project will strengthen laboratory services to maintain exports of fi sh to overseas markets (Box page 34).18
18 See www.standardsfacility.org/PG-521
STDF Projects in 2016 ▪ 19 project applicati ons
received
▪ 7 applicati ons considered by the Working Group
▪ 1 applicati on approved for STDF funding
▪ 22 projects under implementati on
▪ 7 projects completed
Figure 4: Number of Projects by region, 2005-2016
Figure 5: Projects benefi tti ng LDCs and OLICS (by US$ value), 2005-2016
36% 64%36%
1%
24%22%
17%
LDCs / OLICs
Others
OtherGlobal
Asia & Pacifi c
Sub-Saharan Africa
Lati n America & Caribbean
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The number of projects approved in 2016 was lower than in 2015, when five projects were approved for a total STDF budget of US$3,968,163. This drop reflects a number of factors. These included the time taken for applicants to produce technically sound and complete project applications, delays to finalize work under some PPGs, a closer look by the Working Group at eligibility, as well as the expected trade impact and the rationale for support by the STDF (rather than by other donors). In two cases, the Working Group encouraged other donors to explore options to fund or co-fund project proposals submitted for STDF consideration due to their limited direct focus on market access. A reduction in contributions to the STDF Trust Fund in 2016 also contributed to a more competitive and stringent environment for funding applications.
Importantly, a large number of projects were at various stages of development in 2016, including through PPGs. It is expected that the number of projects submitted for the Working Group’s consideration will rise considerably in 2017. Of the seven project applications considered by the Working Group in 2016, at least three will be re-submitted in 2017 (one was approved in March 2017).
STDF projects play a catalytic role in leveraging resources
In 2016, STDF projects continued to act as catalysts to leverage resources (in-kind and financial contributions) to support longer-term impact. By the end of 2016, the STDF had approved 76 projects to enhance SPS capacity, with a total STDF contribution of US$37.3 million. These projects have successfully leveraged approximately US$23.5 million in additional resources (financial contributions and in-kind budgets) from governments, donors and the private sector.
Supporting market access for Solomon Islands’ fish exporters
The STDF project will enable fish exporters in the Solomon Islands, an LDC and one of the poorest countries in the Pacific, to maintain access for fisheries exports to key markets. The focus will be on developing knowledge and skills to enable the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) to carry out microbiological testing in compliance with international standards. Without this support, the country is at risk of losing access to the EU market, which would have major negative consequences for an industry that employs more than 1,800 people (60% women) and contributes substantially to government revenues and the national economy.
The STDF project will complement substantial support already provided by Australia and the EU to establish the competent authority for food safety and NPHL. It has successfully leveraged an in-kind contribution from the Solomon Island’s government budgeted at US$112,800 (equivalent to 32% of the STDF contribution). In addition, FAO, the lead implementing agency, has committed a financial contribution worth US$20,000, while the AusAID-funded Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) programme has offered in-kind support.
Figure 6: STDF projects in leveraging resources (million US$)
non-STDFSTDF
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Results of projects completed in 2016
Seven projects supported by the STDF were completed in 2016. Initi al results, based on an analysis by the STDF Secretariat of the fi nal project reports and discussions with project stakeholders, are set out below. Additi onal informati on on these projects, including results stories and webpages on results, recommendati ons and links to documents produced, is available on the STDF website.
Building trade capacity of small-scale shrimp and prawn farmers in Bangladesh
The project helped small-scale shrimp and prawn farmers in Bangladesh to adopt Bett er Management Practi ces to address problems linked to food safety and sanitary contaminati on at the farm level. The aim was to enable a larger number of small-scale farmers to benefi t from coastal aquaculture, which accounts for a growing share of exports and plays a major role in providing employment, income and food security.
One thousand small-scale farmers were organized into 40 clusters. Each cluster brought together 25 farmers with an average farm size of 0.54 hectares, creati ng economies of scale. Working together, the farmers increased their bargaining power, purchasing feed directly from manufacturers and eliminati ng their reliance on middlemen. They also developed local support networks with the knowledge, skills and support needed to upgrade the safety and quality of shrimp producti on, and provide an adequate supply to processors. By mapping out the value chain, the project successfully introduced a basic traceability system at the farm level.
The fi nal project report identi fi ed the following key results:
▪ Increase in yields of 60-70% in two years, mainly due to the transfer of knowledge on stocking with tested shrimp seed, reducing the number of ti mes that the ponds are stocked and harvested, and increasing the depths of the ponds.
▪ Total income from ponds in 2015 increased by 70%, compared with the baseline in 2013. Data from the 2016 harvest, once available, is expected to show even greater gains.
Based on the positi ve experiences and results achieved, FAO and the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock plan to scale-up the project’s approach to reach 20,000 small-scale farmers. This will ensure suffi cient volume for processors to be able to segregate the clean shrimp provided by the clusters, and enable the clusters to establish a direct line of exports. Scaling up the project will also enable the existi ng traceability system to be refi ned and enhanced, so that it can help farmers to eff ecti vely guarantee the safety and quality of their producti on for trade. The target is to secure up to US$10 million to up-scale the cluster approach, enabling many more shrimp farmers and their families to benefi t. The STDF will use its network to help mobilize additi onal funding given the project’s potenti al for high returns on investment.
Objecti ve: Increase capacity to meet internati onal food safety and SPS requirements and improve market access for shrimp and prawn products Benefi ciaries: 1,000 small-scale shrimp and prawn farmers Implementati on: FAO in collaborati on with the Department of Fisheries (DoF), WorldFish, and the Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundati onDates: January 2013 to June 2016 STDF contributi on: US$568,750 (total project value: US$755,550)Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-321
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SPS capacity building and knowledge sharing for the cocoa sector in Southeast Asia
The CocoaSafe project enhanced the producti on and trade of cocoa to meet internati onal food safety and phytosanitary standards. Key results included the training of over 650 extension offi cers, farmer leaders, agro-dealers, traders and processors in the three benefi ciary countries. Thanks to practi cal and targeted training, they acquired new knowledge and skills, including on Good Agricultural Practi ces, pest and disease control, safe pesti cide use, post-harvest practi ces and regulati ons.
The project developed a number of training materials, synthesizing the best available materials in the parti cipati ng countries and beyond. Training and resource materials, as well as links to media stories, were provided on websites in local languages, and are also available on the CocoaSafe website, created under the project. Master Facilitators were trained in Malaysia and Indonesia, with the knowledge and skills to train trainers, helping to disseminate improved knowledge more widely.
The reach and immediate impact of the project was measured with the help of baseline surveys. Responses highlighted how parti cipants were able to apply their new knowledge to control key food safety issues, for instance, to remove diseased black pods and adopt improved post-harvesti ng techniques. The project had additi onal positi ve spill-over eff ects such as equipping farmers with the knowledge to more eff ecti vely and safely use branded chemicals to manage pests and diseases.
“All of the training materials are very useful for cocoa farmers. We will apply them for producing high and quality cocoa beans, and to obtain UTZ certi fi cati on. Now I understand the importance of several types of equipment, including wearing hats and masks for protecti on when the chemicals are applied. Before this training, I used to only wear a T-shirt, shorts and sandals when applying pesti cides. I have now changed my habits for protecti ng myself.” Eko Santoso, Trainee from Blitar, East Java
Objecti ve: Support farmers, traders and processors to produce and trade cocoa that meets food safety and phytosanitary standards Benefi ciaries: Cocoa farmers, agro-dealers, processors and traders in Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New GuineaImplementati on: CABI, with the Indonesian Coff ee and Cocoa Research Insti tute, Malaysian Cocoa Board, Papua New Guinea Cocoa and Coconut Insti tute Limited, Mars, and Internati onal Cocoa Organizati on (ICCO)Dates: November 2013 to April 2016STDF contributi on: US$652,851 (total project value: US$824,359)Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-381, www.cocoasafe.org
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Strengthening capacity in Lati n America to meet pesti cide export requirements
Training in the fi eld and laboratory built knowledge and skills to carry out pesti cide residue studies. Three studies were completed with government and private sector partners in Colombia (spinetoram/avocado), Costa Rica and Guatemala (pyriproxyfen/banana), and Panama (pyriproxyfen/pineapple). This will result in at least three new Codex MRLs in 2018-19, and many more if the FAO/WHO Joint Meeti ng on Pesti cide Residues (JMPR) review accepts crop groupings.
Partnerships between government regulatory authoriti es in the region, pesti cide manufacturing companies, industry associati ons, farmers and internati onal partners (FAO, IICA, USDA, Cornell and Rutgers University) were crucial to the project’s success and sustainability. Global companies, Dow and Sumitomo, provided technical support (including product samples, analyti cal standards, analyti cal methods, regulatory input, registrati on and labelling). This collaborati ve approach generated data to support the registrati on of new, improved low-risk pesti cides for farmers in Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala and Panama. USDA and IR-4 committ ed to support the registrati on of these pesti cides in other Lati n American countries in 2017-18. With these new crop protecti on tools, farmers can control pests and diseases more eff ecti vely, while meeti ng internati onal food safety standards and facilitati ng safe trade.
The project also strengthened developing country’s parti cipati on in the JMPR, enabling the JMPR to respond to their needs. It demonstrated the potenti al of crop groupings and the feasibility to combine data sets from multi ple countries in a joint submission to strengthen results. It also generated valuable new guidance on topics that are important to developing countries. The results and experiences were widely shared, including at the Codex Committ ee on Pesti cide Residues (2012-2016), the Global Minor Use Summit (2012), a Lati n American Pesti cide Residue Workshop (2014) and symposium (2017), a WTO MRL workshop (2016), and regional Codex coordinati on meeti ngs (2017).
This project was part of a global MRL initi ati ve to enhance market access for minor use or specialty crops, with complementary STDF-funded projects in Africa and ASEAN Member States. Together, all three projects laid the technical foundati ons for a sustainable, cost-sharing, internati onal residue programme. A major spin-off result was the establishment of the Global Minor Use Foundati on (GMUF) in September 2015. This will provide a coordinati on mechanism to receive and prioriti ze pest control needs at a global level and coordinate data generati on acti viti es across multi ple countries to establish nati onal and Codex MRLs. Discussions are underway with Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama to launch a next round of joint residue projects in 2017-18, which will consolidate and expand on the achievements.
Objecti ve: Improve capacity in Lati n America to meet pesti cide-related export requirements based on Codex standards Benefi ciaries: Farmers in Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and PanamaImplementati on: IICA, FAO, Rutgers University and USDA with regulatory authoriti es in Colombia, Costa Rice, Guatemala and Panama Dates: October 2013 to September 2016STDF contributi on: US$436,450 (total project value: US$1,167,700)Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-436
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Strengthening capacity in ASEAN to meet pesti cide export requirements
Under this project, government authoriti es in seven ASEAN Member States (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam) collaborated with pesti cide manufacturers, industry associati ons, farmers, and regional/internati onal partners to carry out fi ve pesti cide residue studies. This work complemented STDF-funded projects in Africa and Lati n America.
Through training in the fi eld and laboratory, the project strengthened knowledge and skills to generate the quality data needed to establish MRLs based on internati onal guidelines. The focus was on low-risk pesti cides and tropical fruits (lychee, dragon fruit, mango and papaya). Five pesti cide residue studies were completed using four very low-risk test pesti cides. This will result in the establishment of at least fi ve new Codex MRLs in 2018-19, and potenti ally many more if the JMPR review accepts crop groupings.
A new collaborati ve approach was set up for pesti cide data generati on and exchange within ASEAN member states, based on public-private partnerships and regional cooperati on, contributi ng to more effi cient use of available resources and stronger results. The pesti cides manufacturers (Dow, Syngenta, Sumitomo) involved in the project provided valuable technical support on product samples, analyti cal standards, analyti cal methods, regulatory input, registrati on and labelling.
The new reduced-risk pesti cides were successfully registered in all seven countries involved. USDA and IR-4 have committ ed to help expand the registrati on of these new pesti cides in other ASEAN member countries. Growers now have access to use these new pest control tools, which will be complemented with new Codex standards in 2018-19. Parti cipati ng countries were coached on how to nominate their pesti cide/commodity to be placed on the JMPR review schedule, how to prepare and package the data submission, and how to coordinate their eff orts with other countries. Part of the data packages were submitt ed to JMPR by the end of 2016. Others will be submitt ed in 2017.
Building on the success of this project, USDA and IR-4 have begun discussions with Malaysia, Thailand, and Viet Nam on plans to initi ate a next round of joint residue projects to begin in 2017-18, with support from the GMUF, which will further enhance the project’s sustainability.
Objecti ve: Improve capacity in ASEAN Member States to meet pesti cide-related export requirements based on Codex standards
Benefi ciaries: Farmers in Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam
Implementati on: ASEAN Secretariat and selected Member States with FAO, Rutgers University and USDA
Dates: December 2012 to November 2016
STDF contributi on: US$607,000 (total project value: US$1,212,000)
Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-337
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Setti ng up a Virtual Food Inspecti on School in Central America and Dominican Republic
A Regional Virtual Food Inspecti on School for Central America and the Dominican Republic (ERVIA) was established under this innovati ve project to harmonize and improve food inspecti on procedures. The project provided the eight parti cipati ng countries with standardized food inspecti on - via a cadre of trained inspectors - generati ng confi dence in each country’s applicati on of regional, harmonized regulati ons. According to the fi nal project report, this is expected to reduce obstacles to regional trade and enhance the customs union in Central America.
An Academic Council of eight universiti es in each of the parti cipati ng countries led eff orts to develop and roll out the Virtual Food Inspecti on School. Representati ves of FAO, OIRSA and the Pan American Health Organizati on (PAHO) were also part of the project’s Internati onal Advisory Group. Ministries of agriculture and health involved in food inspecti on were engaged to ensure that the curriculum met their needs. Carried out via IICA’s open-source learning platf orm (Moodle), the virtual courses and training acti viti es helped to promote the harmonizati on of food safety controls and facilitate regional trade in foodstuff s. In additi on to equipping food inspectors with improved knowledge and skills, small and medium-sized producers learned about Good Agricultural Practi ces based on eff ecti ve inspecti ons during primary producti on.
“The virtual food inspecti on training reached more than 400 inspectors from Central America and the Dominican Republic. Food auditi ng training in English and Spanish is now available in the IICA virtual platf orm. A sustainability strategy was developed with support of the universiti es, Central American governments, and IICA to conti nue work on these issues”. Ana Marisa Cordero Peña, IICA
A Regional Virtual Food Inspecti on School for Central America and the Dominican Republic (ERVIA) was
Objecti ve: To improve the safety of fresh or processed foods and to facilitate trade and improve public health through harmonized modern inspecti on procedures and food auditi ng techniques
Benefi ciaries: Public and private sector stakeholders in Belize, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama
Implementati on: IICA
Dates: July 2012 to July 2016
STDF contributi on: US$977,643 (total project value: US$1,461,877)
Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-344
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Improving safety and quality of fruits and vegetables from Sri Lanka
Fruit and vegetable famers reported on the project’s positi ve results, which led to improved market opportuniti es for their products. This was achieved by building and sustaining the capacity of public and private sector stakeholders to comply with quality and internati onal food safety requirements. In parti cular, the project provided training on SPS standards for over 50 staff from the Department of Agriculture’s Nati onal Plant Quaranti ne Service and over 200 master trainers, fi eld level trainers, and fi eld level extension offi cers of the extension division who are now training farmers.
The private sector acti vely parti cipated in the project and directly benefi ted. Nidro Supply Ltd, one of the country’s largest exporters of fruit and vegetables working with clusters of small-holder farmers, carries out inspecti ons to ensure that the company’s operati ons follow protocols developed under the project.
“Exports could be “pushed up exponenti ally” if smallholder farmers are trained in proper growing protocols that meet internati onal standards. Success will depend on training farmers working with one-half or one acre. They need to parti cipate in a quality and food safety training programme.” Dawn Austi n, Director of Nidro Supply Ltd
Under the project two study tours were organized for government offi cials, farmers and exporters to Italy and Thailand to demonstrate developments in the value chain and provide new business linkages. As a result of the visits, a number of European companies showed interest in building further trading relati onships with Sri Lankan farmers and exporters. One of the leading Italian packaging companies of food products (Goglio) also provided further technical training on-site.
According to the fi nal report, the project was infl uenti al in contributi ng to the following results (though direct att ributi on is diffi cult):
▪ RASFF noti fi cati ons (EU) related to food (including fruits and vegetables) from Sri Lanka decreased by about 40% since 2013.
▪ Intercepti ons on plant health fell from 115 in 2013 to 38 in 2016.
▪ Volume of quality fruits and vegetables available for export increased from 25-50% according to farmers and exporters.
▪ Reducti on in rejecti ons of selected fruits and vegetables due to SPS issues by at least 20% according to exporters.
and vegetable famers reported on the project’s positi ve results, which led to improved market
Objecti ve: Increase the income of fresh fruit and vegetable farmers through improved access to internati onal and regional markets
Benefi ciaries: Farmers and other stakeholders involved in fruit and vegetable value chains
Implementati on: ITC
Dates: March 2013 to June 2016
STDF contributi on: US$562,484 (total value: US$758,598)
Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-354
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Meeti ng food and hygiene standards to spice up export opportuniti es in Sri Lanka
According to the fi nal project report, the project helped to enhance the producti ve capacity and competi ti veness of the cinnamon value chain in Sri Lanka, and to stem the decline of Ceylon cinnamon’s share in internati onal markets. This contributed to raising incomes across the cinnamon industry.
The Spice Council, the apex body representi ng industry, has helped to leverage funding from the private and public sector for a new Cinnamon Training Academy to drive vocati onal training, roll out Good Manufacturing Practi ces and support brand diff erenti ati on. Through the public-private partnership, the project has supported the development of a roadmap for the Ceylon cinnamon value chain to reach the country’s goal to “make cinnamon a one billion dollar industry”.
The fi nal project report identi fi ed a number of key results, which were highlighted at the joint UNIDO-STDF event at the WTO (see page 26):
▪ Establishment and operati on of a new Cinnamon Training Academy, which currently delivers a nati onally accredited vocati onal training programme and promotes internati onally recognized food safety certi fi ca tions.
▪ Awareness-raising and nati onal vocati onal qualifi cati on training on food safety and hygiene practi ces have reached over 1000 people.
▪ Six cinnamon processing centres upgraded, allowing them to obtain Good Manufacturing Practi ces certi fi cati on. Among those is the Kahawatt e Plantati on, where the majority of workers are women.
▪ More cinnamon peelers and processors (including women) have joined the sector thanks to certi fi ed vocati onal training and bett er working conditi ons. Social marketi ng has helped to miti gate the social sti gma associated with cinnamon peeling and promote career opportuniti es in the sector.
“The project has really improved the conditi ons of families involved in the cinnamon industry.” Sarada De Silva, Managing Director of the Cinnamon Training Academy
A major spin-off result was that the project also assisted the Government in its eff orts to obtain Geographical Indicati on (GI) and enhance the “Pure Ceylon Cinnamon” (PCC) mark based on internati onal best practi ces in conformity assessment for product certi fi cati on. The trademark is in the process of being registered in high-end markets, including the EU, the United States, Colombia and Peru. As a result of greater global competi ti veness, businesses such as Cinnamon Legends have been able to expand operati ons and are currently the number one exporter of “Pure Ceylon Cinnamon” worldwide.
Objecti ve: Increase the volume of cinnamon supplied to export markets, and upgrade quality and food safety compliance to meet the requirements of high-end markets
Benefi ciaries: Cinnamon industry, including cinnamon peelers and processors
Implementati on: UNIDO, in collaborati on with The Spice Council of Sri Lanka
Dates: July 2012 to October 2016
STDF contributi on: US$630,000 (total project value: US$2,130,000)
Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-343, www.cinnamonacademy.lk
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LESSONS LEARNED FROM EVALUATIONS
External evaluati ons are carried out to assess the impact achieved under selected STDF projects, for example in terms of improvements in market access, reducti ons in rejecti ons due to SPS issues, or improvements in nati onal food safety, plant or animal health. The key fi ndings of three external evaluati ons in 2016, based on the Secretariat’s review and analysis of the independent evaluators’ reports, are highlighted below. Results of the evaluati ons were presented and discussed in the STDF Working Group in October.19 The evaluati on reports are available on the STDF project webpages.
Meeti ng standards to drive agricultural exports from Nicaragua
The project encouraged strong public-private cooperati on to raise awareness on SPS standards and deliver hands-on training for local producers. With IICA’s support, government ministries, the General Directorate of Plant and Animal Health and the Nati onal Accreditati on Offi ce joined forces with the private sector and NGOs to run training for farmer groups. Farmers were engaged through highly parti cipatory sessions, based on a “learning by doing” approach and the use of 35 demonstrati on plots nati onwide. Improved training on internati onal standards raised farmers’ knowledge levels, contributi ng to more certi fi ed farms, price increases and bett er access to export markets.
An independent evaluati on in 2016 found that “incomes for small producers increased as a consequence of complying with SPS requirements.” The project was “signifi cantly impacti ng local and export markets” and “helped to alleviate poverty for farmer benefi ciaries and their communiti es”. The project was found to have made a signifi cant diff erence in raising awareness and strengthening the applicati on of GAPs and Good Manufacturing Practi ces (GMPs) in a cost eff ecti ve and practi cal manner.
With the project’s support, producers were able to access and retain new markets (local and internati onal) and to transfer knowledge and skills on GAPs acquired through the project to improve the producti on, safety and quality of other products. For instance, the number of certi fi ed farms of pithaya rose from 20 to 60 in 2015, with farmers being able to export to the US market.
Objecti ve: Increase agricultural exports that meet SPS requirements by improving knowledge on Good Agricultural Practi ces (GAPs), increasing the number of trained personnel on GAPs and standards, and setti ng up an accredited system for certi fying GAP experts
Benefi ciary: Farmers
Implementati on: IICA with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade and the Nati onal Agrarian University
Dates: January 2010 to December 2012
STDF contributi on: US$560,994 (total project value: US$723,089)
Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-155
19 See www.standardsfacility.org/working-group-documents
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Key results highlighted in the evaluation report include:
▪ Technical training on GAPs and GMPs reached nearly 6,350 farmers and producers (30% of them women) at over 275 events.
▪ The number of GAP-certified farms rose to 125, from less than three. An increase in incomes of small producers was reported, linked to enhanced compliance with SPS standards.
▪ Trade volumes of sesame seeds saw a 48.5% growth in volume and 16.5% increase in price from 2013 to 2015. While direct attribution is difficult, the project was reported to have contributed to this success.
▪ Manuals were developed and training on standards reached 35 national experts in the field, HACCP training on food safety was held with 25 officials, and more than 1,000 students were trained.
“The timeliness of the project regarding market needs, the innovative nature of the demonstration plots, the learning-by-doing philosophy and the involvement from the start of the stakeholders were key elements which made this project achieve so much with relatively small funding.” Hugo Hays, External evaluator
Key lessons in the evaluation report focused on:
▪ The value of a strong partnership with universities to encourage the project’s sustainability. With GAP-related subjects incorporated within the university curriculum, over 700 students have now been trained, supporting a robust food production system nationwide.
▪ The need for additional efforts to consolidate and extend the project’s achievements, including to up-scale training for the benefit of small farmers in other parts of the country and to ensure ongoing access to the SPS diploma course. This includes further support to develop certification bodies for trainers and professionals.
Controlling fruit flies to facilitate trade from West Africa
In 2016, the STDF contracted a meta-evaluation to assess the results of four STDF- supported projects in West Africa, which focused on efforts to control fruit flies to facilitate safe trade (Table 2).
Table 2: STDF Projects in the meta-evaluation
STDF/PG/255 STDF/PG/283 STDF/PG/287 STDF/PG/313
Objective
Support the regional initiative on the fight against fruit flies in
West Africa (WAFFI 2)
Enhance the SPS system in Mali to
improve market access for mangoes
Information sharing initiative on actions
to control fruit flies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Continuation of the West African Fruit Fly Initiative (WAFFI 3)
Beneficiary West Africa Mali Sub-Saharan Africa West Africa
Implementation EU, CIRAD World Bank COLEACP World Bank, CIRAD, IITA
Dates April 2009 to March 2010
May 2010 to November 2012
June 2009 to April 2011
April 2010 to March 2011
STDF contribution US$279,620 US$423,400 US$82,800 US$499,537
Total project value US$660,940 US$477,213 US$136,500 US$788,524
Project webpages www.standardsfacility.org/PG-255
www.standardsfacility.org/PG-283
www.standardsfacility.org/PG-287
www.standardsfacility.org/PG-313
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Enhance the SPS system in Mali to improve market access for mangoes: This project provided a response to the pressing need for improvements to the regulatory system and improved fruit fly control practices. Key outcomes included harmonization with international standards, the creation of a national traceability system for mangoes, and improved capacity of public and private sector stakeholders in the value chain. Furthermore, production increased by over 25% between 2008-15, exports rose to the EU by more than over 10%, and Malian mangoes were exported to new markets. The evaluation concluded that this contributed to an increase in incomes in the target area (even if direct attribution is difficult). The project also played a key role in stimulating the creation of a mango association.
Information sharing initiative on actions to control fruit flies in Sub-Saharan Africa: This small project promoted a coordinated approach to fruit fly control in Africa, which complemented and enhanced the results of the other three STDF projects included in the meta-evaluation. The main output was the preparation and dissemination of 18 newsletters, which brought up-to-date information and analysis on fruit fly to over 1,300 readers in 59 ACP countries. This helped to raise awareness on having a coordinated, regional approach, promoting dialogue among government authorities, research institutions, private sector and development partners, which, in turn, supported the development of the Regional Action Plan for Fruit Fly Control (see below).
Regional initiatives on the fight against fruit flies in West Africa: Working in partnership with international research institutes, the projects delivered practical support (including bio-control methods and prophylactic measures, improved baiting, and training of trainers) to help public and private sector stakeholders implement improved fruit fly control methods in mango and citrus value chains in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Senegal and Togo. The evaluation concluded that the impact of this support was positive. This was reflected in increased mango and citrus exports to EU markets between 2009 and 2014 (101% increase in value and 67% in volume). During this period, SPS-related rejections of consignments of mangoes and citrus to the EU market also fell. The independent evaluation in 2016 commended the efforts carried out to support fruit fly control under all the projects above. All four projects were considered highly relevant, with a good level of effectiveness and efficiency. Overall, there was a positive impact on productivity and exports, although the evaluator highlighted difficulties with direct attribution (in part due to limited data for M&E purposes). The majority of activities are continuing under the EU-funded Regional Fruit Fly Programme, promoting sustainability.
The evaluator also commended the excellent synergies between the four projects supported by the STDF and other work to control fruit flies carried out in West Africa by the STDF jointly with the World Bank and the EU. In particular, the four projects provided practical support and paved the way for implementation of the Regional Action Plan to Control Fruit Fly in West Africa, prepared in collaboration with ECOWAS and with support from the STDF, the World Bank and COLEACP.20 Results of the evaluation were presented and discussed in the STDF Working Group in October 2016.
Key lessons from the evaluation point to the need for substantial additional work to scale-up this support and improve the feasibility, cost-effectiveness and accessibility of the proposed solutions, especially for small-scale farmers. It highlighted the importance of additional efforts at the regional and continental level to advance long-term solutions and enhance sustainability. The STDF is committed to ensure that the experiences, lessons and recommendations from the evaluation are disseminated and shared with all stakeholders involved so that they can inform and enhance future work in this area.
20 More information on STDF’s work on fruit fly control in West Africa, including the Regional Action Plan, is available at www.standardsfacility.org/fruit-fly
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Beyond Compliance: Integrated Systems Approach for Pest Risk Management in Southeast Asia
The project promoted a series of decision support tools to assist Nati onal Plant Protecti on Organizati ons (NPPOs) in designing and evaluati ng pest risk management plans for trade in agricultural products. The approach required close collaborati on between the NPPO and the producer/exporter to ensure compliance with recommended procedures for target crops. Each country selected a commodity to apply the integrated systems approach and negoti ated with a potenti al importi ng country for market access. The evaluati on examined how tools developed under the project impacted on market access.
The evaluator found that the project gave NPPOs and target stakeholders the capacity to successfully plan, manage and monitor the use of a systems approach. The Philippines reported a positi ve impact on market access. All countries indicated that the project improved their ability and confi dence to apply the tools to other export products and build up negoti ati on capacity.
Elements that promoted sustainability under the project included an improved understanding of how to apply the systems approach among government and industry, the NPPO’s acti ve engagement and support to farmers and the level of understanding and compliance by selected producers and exporters.
“The project was well planned and implemented with realisti c goals that were able to produce good results. Everyone agreed that the benefi ts of the project would conti nue aft er the end of the STDF funding”. Jeff rey Jones, External evaluator
Key lessons in the evaluati on report highlighted how the choice of industry partners, the close collaborati on between NPPOs and industry and the dedicated NPPO support to ensure compliance with the approach were all criti cal in achieving the project outcomes. The report also pointed out that reliable modelling of the tools is subject to quality available data that needs to be analysed and applied and, as such, expectati ons of the tool need to be managed.
Objecti ve: Enhance competency and confi dence to use the Integrated Systems Approach for trade opportuniti es
Benefi ciaries: Government and private sector stakeholders in Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam
Implementati on: CABI, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (ICL), and Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Dates: July 2011 to July 2014
STDF contributi on: US$600,000 (total project value: US$904,686)
Project webpage: www.standardsfacility.org/PG-328
STDF OPERATIONS AND RESOURCES IN 2016 DELIVERING JOINED-UP SOLUTIONS
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OPERATIONS AND RESOURCES
The operations of the STDF depend on, and benefit from, the active participation of STDF’s five founding partners, donors, developing country experts (Box below) and a wide range of other organizations. Despite the relatively modest size of the STDF Trust Fund (compared to resources allocated bilaterally and multilaterally to SPS capacity building) and the small size of the STDF Secretariat, the Facility continued to have a wide reach. This was in large part due to the resources contributed by STDF partners and others to the Facility, which are not reflected in the STDF budget and operating expenses.
In 2016, the STDF Secretariat worked closely with STDF partners and other organizations to deliver the STDF bi-annual Work Plan. This focused on facilitating a range of coordination activities, organizing Working Group meetings, outreach and participation in selected events and training workshops, project preparation, review, implementation and evaluation and website and film development. Working Group members also discussed and agreed on a new bi-annual Work Plan for 2017-2018.
In May 2016, the STDF Policy Committee virtually adopted a number of revisions to the STDF Operational Rules, which set out how the Facility operates and is managed.21 The revisions addressed the last outstanding recommendations from the STDF Mid-term Review and were prepared by selected STDF partners and donors in 2015 and 2016, and further reviewed by the STDF Working Group in March 2016, prior to approval by the Policy Committee.
The Secretariat contracted the services of an expert to support implementation of the M&E Framework in 2015-16. This included work to monitor STDF’s progress at the outcome level, present and discuss the findings of a survey on STDF’s performance in the Working Group (March), track progress and results under STDF PPGs and projects, and contract external project evaluations.
The Secretariat also contracted a Communications Consultant to develop the new STDF Communications Plan, which was subsequently approved by the Working Group in October 2016. The consultant worked with the Secretariat on developing user-friendly materials including a new STDF Fact Sheet and Project Results series, as well as refreshing the STDF website.
STDF developing country experts in 2016
Ms Talei Fidow-Moors, Plant Biosecurity Officer, Quarantine Service, Samoa
Ms Nimia Lissette Gómez, Chief Veterinary Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Dominican Republic
Ms Maputa A. Kamulete, Senior Veterinary Officer, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Zambia
Dr Ravi Khetarpal, Regional Advisor for Strategic Science Partnerships, CABI India
Mr Babacar Samb, Director, Bioscope SARL, Senegal
Ms María Clara Vidal, Senior Analyst, Office of Multilateral Affairs, Ministry of Agro-industry, Argentina
21 See www.standardsfacility.org/sites/default/files/STDF_139rev4_EN_0516.pdf
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CLOSER LOOK AT STDF FUNDING
The value of donor contributions raised in 2016 was significantly short of the annual target (US$5 million) needed to implement the Work Plan. As indicated above, this impacted on the Working Group’s ability to approve projects for funding.
Ten donors made contributions in 2016 totaling US$4,170,490 (Table 3).22 The European Commission, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Chinese Taipei and the United States provided support under multi-annual agreements.
In 2016, the STDF welcomed France back to the partnership as a donor member.
Table 3: Contributions received in 2016
Donor Amount in CHF
Sweden Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) 1,179,040
The Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation 875,000
European Commission European Aid Cooperation Office (EuropeAid) 507,771
Norway Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 470,921
United States United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) 420,975
Germany Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection 164,250
Ireland Irish Aid 164,250
Chinese Taipei Permanent Mission of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu 158,705
France Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Agroalimentaire et de la Forêt 54,350
Japan Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva 50,113
Total (CHF) 4,045,375
Total (US$) 4,170,490
22 STDF accounts are kept in Swiss Francs (CHF). The conversion rate used for this report is an average UN exchange rate for the year 2016 corresponding to CHF 0.970 per US$1.
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As illustrated in Table 4, total expenditures by the STDF in 2016 amounted to US$5,292,596 (CHF 5,133,818). This compared to an expected expenditure of US$5,186,700, as per the 2016 budget estimate attached to the 2015-2016 Work Plan, which corresponded to a deviation of +2%.
Table 4: Expenditures in 2016
Category Amount in CHF
I. Technical missions and meetings 163,335
II. Coordination activities 140,068
III. Project Development 227,696
IV. Project Funding 3,290,365
V. Project Ex-post Evaluations 74,377
VI. Operating Expenses 1,237,976
Total Expenditures 5,133,818
VII. Contracted Commitments 6,179,621
In most cases, actual expenditures did not differ significantly from planned expenditures. Some expenses were not budgeted in the 2016 Work Plan (such as the finalization of the P-IMA guide and the joint EIF/STDF study, and the implementation of the Communications Plan), but this corresponded to less than 1.4% of total expenditures. As shown in Table 5, these expenses could be covered with significant savings in other items such as the work on a new thematic topic, maintenance of the website, implementation of the M&E framework and participation in selected events.
Figure 7: Total contributions received since 2004 (million US$)
0.56
4.06
1.95
4.31
3.23
5.39
4.11
6.27
4.84
3.88 4.54 4.69
4.17
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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Table 5: Estimated and Actual Expenditures in 2016
Output ActivityEstimate Actual
Expenditure Variation
USD USD Information among providers of SPS capacity building exchanged and dialogue among relevant stakeholders promoted
STDF Working Group meetings (travel of six developing country experts, one presenter, subsistence allowances and other costs)
80,000 78,793 -2%
Sub-total 80,000 78,793 -2%
Good practice to support SPS capacity building identified and disseminated
Finalize P-IMA guide and monitor its use 0 3,959 100%Finalize joint EIF/STDF study on coverage of SPS issues in DTIS 0 12,887 100%
Develop new STDF film material 100,000 91,072 -9%Update publication on SPS-related capacity evaluation tools (possibly online) 0 0 -
Initiate new activity on thematic topic (to be agreed in 2015) 100,000 15,110 -85%Maintain and enhance STDF website and Virtual Library 10,000 4,761 -52%Prepare and regularly distribute electronic news items 0 0 -Liaise with other relevant organizations, partnerships, programmes and initiatives (including the Aid for Trade and the EIF)
20,000 0 -
Participate in selected events 100,000 70,222 -30%Staffing to support thematic activities (one Grade 8, one Grade 7) 350,000 409,725 17%
Sub-total 680,000 607,735 -11%Needs assessments, feasibility studies and project proposals produced
Advice and support to applicants and review of project and PPG applications 0 0 -
PPGs contracted (average US$50,000) 200,000 207,732 4%Staffing to support project development (50% of one Grade 8, 50% of one Grade 7 and 50% of one Grade 6) 235,000 275,101 17%
Sub-total 435,000 482,833 11%
SPS capacity building projects in specific areas supported
Projects contracted (average US$750,000) 3,000,000 3,001,884 0%Independent evaluations of completed projects 40,000 62,856 57%Staffing to support project implementation (50% of one Grade 8, 50% of one Grade 7 and 50% of one Grade 6) 235,000 275,101 17%
Sub-total 3,275,000 3,339,841 2%
Other Administrative assistant 100,000 117,064 17%Implementation of M&E framework 10,000 5,000 -50%Implementation of communication strategy/plan (expertise) 0 47,629 100%STDF Policy Committee meetings (travel of three developing country experts, subsistence allowances and other costs)
10,000 0 -
Miscellaneous 0 4,818 100%Sub-total 120,000 174,511 45%
Total 4,590,000 4,683,713 2%Administrative overhead Overhead costs (13%)23 596,700 608,883 2%
Grand Total 5,186,700 5,292,596 2%
23 Overhead costs on project implementation are normally shared between the WTO (1%) and the organization implementing the project or providing oversight services (12%).
52
Table 6 shows uncontracted commitments, corresponding to nine PPGs and one project approved by the Working Group but not yet contracted, as of 31 December 2016.
Table 6: Uncontracted Commitments
Description Approval Date Value (US$)
PPGs
STDF/PPG/535 Spill-over effects Oct-15 75,000
STDF/PPG/539 Guatemala Mar-16 49,812
STDF/PPG/461 Pacific Islands Oct-16 50,000
STDF/PPG/543 Uganda Oct-16 35,000
STDF/PPG/548 Lao PDR Oct-16 48,400
STDF/PPG/561 Tajikistan Oct-16 43,900
STDF/PPG/567 Southern Africa Oct-16 50,000
STDF/PPG/569 Kyrgyz Republic Oct-16 44,790
STDF/PPG/577 Latin America Oct-16 49,710
Project Grants
STDF/PG/521 Solomon Islands Oct-16 291,634
Total 738,246
Overhead fees (13%) 95,972
Grand Total (US$) 834,218
Grand Total (CHF) 809,191
Table 7 sets out the STDF’s final balance of 2016. Deducting total expenditures - contracted commitments (for ongoing STDF PPGs and projects) amounted to CHF6,179,621, and uncontracted commitments amounted to CHF809,191 (Table 6) - the STDF showed a positive balance of US$563,151.
53
Table 7: Final Balance of 2016
Category Amount in CHF
Opening Balance as at 1 January 2016 8,632,284
Contributions Current Year 4,045,375
Interest on Investments -8,772
Total Funds 12,668,887
Total Expenditures 5,133,818
Contracted Commitments 6,179,621
Balance in Favour of Donors 1,355,448
Uncontracted Commitments 809,191
Final Balance (CHF) 546,256
Final Balance (US$) 563,151
Demand on the STDF, in particular in terms of financing projects and PPGs remains high. Looking forward, contributions of up to US$3.1 million have been committed by donors for 2017 under existing multi-annual agreements. Additional contributions will be needed to meet and go beyond the annual Trust Fund target of US$5 million to continue implementing STDF’s work program and to finance new projects in 2017 and beyond.
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ANNEXES
56
Ann
ex 1
: STD
F Lo
gica
l Fra
mew
ork
Vis
ion
Sust
aina
ble
econ
omic
gro
wth
, pov
erty
redu
ction
, foo
d se
curit
y an
d en
viro
nmen
tal p
rote
ction
in d
evel
opin
g co
untr
ies
Prog
ram
me
goal
Incr
ease
d ca
paci
ty o
f dev
elop
ing
coun
trie
s to
impl
emen
t int
erna
tiona
l san
itary
and
phy
tosa
nita
ry (S
PS) s
tand
ards
, gui
delin
es
and
reco
mm
enda
tions
and
hen
ce a
bilit
y to
gai
n an
d m
aint
ain
mar
ket a
cces
s
Inte
rven
tion
logi
cIn
dica
tor
Base
line
and
targ
etAc
tiviti
esM
&E
activ
ities
pla
nned
20
17-2
018
Indi
vidu
al
assu
mpti
ons a
nd
risks
Gen
eral
as
sum
ption
s
Out
com
e
Enha
nced
effe
ctive
ness
of
SPS
cap
acity
bui
ldin
gPe
rcei
ved
valu
e of
STD
F pa
rtne
rs
and
othe
r WG
mem
bers
/obs
erve
rs
with
rele
vanc
e an
d eff
ectiv
enes
s of
ST
DF
activ
ities
and
pro
ject
s/PP
Gs
At le
ast 8
0% o
f re
spon
dent
s re
port
a
satis
facti
on ra
te
corr
espo
ndin
g to
4 o
r hi
gher
on
a 5
grad
e sc
ale
Prep
are
and
circ
ulat
e su
rvey
(N
ov/D
ec 2
017)
to S
TDF
part
ners
and
oth
er W
G
mem
bers
/obs
erve
rs –
to fe
ed
into
201
7 A
nnua
l Rep
ort
Goo
d re
spon
se ra
te to
su
rvey
Ong
oing
inte
rest
, en
gage
men
t and
supp
ort
of p
artn
ers,
othe
r m
embe
rs/
obse
rver
s an
d be
nefic
iarie
s to
pa
rtici
pate
acti
vely
in
STD
F an
d sh
are
info
rmati
on.
Suffi
cien
t fun
ding
av
aila
ble
in S
TDF
Trus
t Fun
d an
d ST
DF
Secr
etar
iat f
ully
sta
ffed
and
oper
ation
al
Oth
er n
eces
sary
co
nditi
ons
exist
(i.e
. po
litica
l sta
bilit
y,
natio
nal c
omm
itmen
t to
addr
ess
SPS
cons
trai
nts,
gove
rnm
ent s
uppo
rt,
allo
catio
n of
reso
urce
s, et
c.)
Doc
umen
ted
case
s of
col
labo
rativ
e/cr
oss-
cutti
ng/i
nnov
ative
/reg
iona
l ap
proa
ches
to c
apac
ity b
uild
ing
faci
litat
ed b
y ST
DF
activ
ities
and
pr
ojec
ts/P
PGs
At le
ast t
hree
new
cas
es
iden
tified
ann
ually
Iden
tify
and
mai
ntai
n lis
t of
rele
vant
cas
es –
incl
udin
g in
W
G m
eetin
gs a
nd th
roug
h ex
tern
al p
roje
ct e
valu
ation
s –
to fe
ed in
to 2
017
and
2018
A
nnua
l Rep
orts
Capa
city
bui
ldin
g pr
ovid
ers
and
bene
ficia
ries w
illin
g to
co
nsid
er, a
pply
and
use
ne
w a
ppro
ache
s
Out
put 1
Info
rmati
on a
mon
g pr
ovid
ers
of S
PS
capa
city
bui
ldin
g ex
chan
ged
and
dial
ogue
am
ong
rele
vant
st
akeh
olde
rs p
rom
oted
Num
ber a
nd ty
pe o
f par
ticip
ants
in
WG
At
leas
t 30
parti
cipa
nts
atten
ding
eac
h W
G
mee
ting,
incl
udin
g pa
rtne
rs
Org
aniz
e 4
WG
mee
tings
Doc
umen
t 4 W
G m
eetin
gs
(repo
rts,
pres
enta
tions
)Ac
tive
parti
cipa
tion
in W
G
Num
ber a
nd ty
pe o
f pre
sent
ation
s m
ade
in W
G (i
nclu
ding
repo
rts
by p
artn
ers,
dono
rs, o
bser
ver
orga
niza
tions
and
ben
efici
arie
s)
Min
imum
of o
ne
pres
enta
tion
in e
ach
WG
O
rgan
ize
4 pr
esen
tatio
ns
Upl
oad
pres
enta
tions
on
web
site
Activ
e pa
rtici
patio
n in
WG
57
Out
put 2
Goo
d pr
actic
e to
su
ppor
t SPS
cap
acity
bu
ildin
g id
entifi
ed a
nd
diss
emin
ated
Num
ber o
f the
mati
c to
pics
Min
imum
of o
ne th
emati
c to
pic
addr
esse
d an
nual
lyAd
dres
s fou
r top
ics:
•Ev
alua
te a
nd m
onito
r use
of
STD
F P-
IMA
tool
(201
7-20
18)
•Pr
epar
e ST
DF
brie
fing
note
on
SPS
-rel
ated
cap
acity
ev
alua
tion
tool
s (20
17)
•Co
ntinu
e w
ork
on S
PS
e-ce
rt (2
017-
2018
) •
Dev
elop
new
film
pro
duct
s (2
017-
2018
)In
itiat
e ac
tivity
on
at le
ast
one
new
topi
c in
201
7 an
d po
ssib
ly o
ne to
pic
in 2
018
1. D
ocum
ent t
hem
atic
topi
cs
(pub
licati
ons,
repo
rts,
film
, br
iefin
g no
tes)
2. D
iscus
s an
d ag
ree
on n
ew
them
atic
topi
cs in
WG
(201
7-20
18)
Agr
eem
ent i
n W
G o
n pr
ioriti
es fo
r the
mati
c w
ork
Num
ber o
f visi
tors
to S
TDF
web
site
and
num
ber o
f STD
F e-
new
slett
er
reci
pien
ts
Base
line
to b
e sp
ecifi
ed.
Targ
et is
to h
ave
at le
ast
a st
able
num
ber o
f visi
ts
and
reci
pien
ts o
ver l
onge
r tim
e-pe
riod.
Mai
ntai
n an
d en
hanc
e w
ebsit
e &
Virt
ual L
ibra
ry
Prep
are
and
regu
larly
di
strib
ute
elec
tron
ic n
ews
item
s
1. U
se s
peci
fied
base
line
(num
bers
on
31 D
ec 2
014)
to
mea
sure
num
ber o
ver ti
me
2. R
epor
t on
use
of w
ebsit
e,
Virt
ual L
ibra
ry a
nd E
-new
s (s
tatis
tics)
Web
site
attra
ctive
and
re
gula
rly u
pdat
ed
Num
ber o
f ext
erna
l eve
nts
atten
ded
by th
e ST
DF
Secr
etar
iat
Min
imum
of t
en e
vent
s att
ende
d an
nual
lyPa
rtici
pate
in s
elec
ted
even
ts
(incl
udin
g re
late
d to
STD
F PP
Gs/
proj
ects
)
Repo
rt o
n ex
tern
al e
vent
s (b
ack-
to-o
ffice
mem
os)
STD
F Se
cret
aria
t re
ceiv
es in
vita
tions
to
ext
erna
l eve
nts,
incl
udin
g fr
om p
artn
ers
Out
put 3
Nee
ds a
sses
smen
ts,
feas
ibili
ty s
tudi
es a
nd
proj
ect p
ropo
sals
prod
uced
Num
ber o
f pro
ject
pre
para
tion
gran
ts (P
PGs)
com
plet
ed w
ith
satis
fact
ory
outp
uts
At le
ast 7
0% o
f PPG
s ha
ving
sati
sfac
tory
out
put
Impl
emen
t ong
oing
PPG
s A
ppro
ve a
t lea
st 8
new
PPG
s1.
Dev
elop
and
circ
ulat
e en
d-of
PPG
que
stion
naire
to
appl
ican
t/be
nefic
iary
2.
Ass
ess
final
PPG
repo
rts,
stud
ies
and
proj
ect p
ropo
sals
Suffi
cien
t num
ber
of h
igh-
qual
ity P
PG
appl
icati
ons
rece
ived
by
STD
F.
Spec
ific
assu
mpti
ons
of
rele
vanc
e to
indi
vidu
al
PPG
s
Out
put 4
SPS
capa
city
bui
ldin
g pr
ojec
ts in
spe
cific
ar
eas
supp
orte
d
Num
ber o
f pro
ject
s co
mpl
eted
w
ith s
atisf
acto
ry o
utpu
ts (a
s pe
r in
divi
dual
resu
lts fr
amew
ork)
At le
ast 7
0% o
f spe
cific
ou
tput
s ac
hiev
ed fo
r eac
h in
divi
dual
pro
ject
Impl
emen
t ong
oing
pro
ject
sA
ppro
ve a
t lea
st 8
new
pr
ojec
ts
1. A
sses
s fin
al p
roje
ct re
port
s, in
clud
ing
end-
of-p
roje
ct
eval
uatio
ns2.
Sel
ect,
cont
ract
and
im
plem
ent f
our i
ndep
ende
nt
eval
uatio
ns
Suffi
cien
t num
ber o
f hi
gh-q
ualit
y pr
ojec
t ap
plic
ation
s re
ceiv
ed b
y ST
DF.
Spec
ific
assu
mpti
ons
of
rele
vanc
e to
indi
vidu
al
proj
ects
58
Ann
ex 2
: STD
F PP
Gs
cons
ider
ed o
ngoi
ng in
201
6
Title
Bene
ficia
ryIm
plem
entin
g en
tity/
per
son
App
rova
l da
teSt
art D
ate
End
Dat
eST
DF
Budg
et
US$
Dev
elop
men
t of a
pro
ject
for t
he e
stab
lishm
ent o
f a N
ation
al
SPS
Stra
tegy
in T
ogo
(STD
F/PP
G/3
75)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-3
75To
goA
ntoi
ne K
abw
it N
guz
12-O
ct-1
515
-Jun
-16
15-D
ec-1
638
,000
Stre
ngth
enin
g th
e N
ation
al P
lant
Pro
tecti
on S
yste
m in
Th
e G
ambi
a (S
TDF/
PPG
/377
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PPG
-377
The
Gam
bia
Inte
rnati
onal
Pla
nt P
rote
ction
Co
nven
tion
(IPPC
)30
-Mar
-12
01-F
eb-1
331
-Jan
-16
50,0
00
Prom
oting
the
effec
tive
parti
cipa
tion
of S
AD
C m
embe
r st
ates
in th
e W
TO S
PS C
omm
ittee
(STD
F/PP
G/3
79)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-3
79
SAD
C m
embe
r st
ates
Kevi
n W
alke
r22
-Mar
-13
15-J
ul-1
306
-Dec
-16
25,0
00
Aflat
oxin
man
agem
ent i
n ch
illie
s in
Pak
istan
(S
TDF/
PPG
/431
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PPG
-431
Paki
stan
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
O
rgan
izati
on o
f the
Uni
ted
Nati
ons
(FAO
)27
-Mar
-14
01-M
ay-1
530
-Apr
-16
34,0
00
Stre
ngth
enin
g SP
S co
mpl
ianc
e of
sesa
me
prod
uctio
n in
Sud
an
for e
nhan
ced
acce
ss to
inte
rnati
onal
mar
kets
(STD
F/PP
G/4
35)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-4
35Su
dan
Uni
ted
Nati
ons
Indu
stria
l D
evel
opm
ent O
rgan
izati
on
(UN
IDO
)15
-Oct
-13
01-J
un-1
531
-Dec
-16
50,0
00
Dev
elop
men
t of a
pro
ject
pro
posa
l to
addr
ess
SPS
capa
city
ne
eds
focu
sing
on th
e na
tiona
l foo
d sa
fety
sys
tem
in
Tajik
istan
(STD
F/PP
G/4
47)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-4
47
Tajik
istan
Inte
rnati
onal
Tra
de C
entr
e (IT
C)24
-Mar
-15
01-O
ct-1
530
-Sep
-16
40,6
00
Build
ing
capa
city
and
faci
litati
ng e
nabl
ing
mec
hani
sms
for
harm
oniz
ing
Aqua
cultu
re C
ertifi
catio
n (S
TDF/
PPG
/453
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PPG
-453
ASE
AN
m
embe
r sta
tes
Net
wor
k of
Aqu
acul
ture
Cen
tres
in
Asia
Pac
ific
(NAC
A)
15-O
ct-1
301
-Jun
-14
31-A
ug-1
648
,000
Glo
bal V
eter
inar
y D
rug
Dat
abas
e (G
VD
D) (
STD
F/PP
G/4
57)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-4
57D
evel
opin
g co
untr
ies
Cent
re fo
r Agr
icul
tura
l Bi
osci
ence
Inte
rnati
onal
(CA
BI)
27-M
ar-1
424
-May
-14
28-F
eb-1
676
,250
Impr
ovin
g sa
nita
ry c
apac
ity a
nd fa
cilit
ating
exp
ort o
f liv
esto
ck a
nd li
vest
ock
prod
ucts
in E
thio
pia
(STD
F/PP
G/4
77)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-4
77Et
hiop
iaM
inist
ry o
f Agr
icul
ture
, Li
vest
ock
Dev
elop
men
t Sec
tor,
Vete
rinar
y Se
rvic
e D
irect
orat
e20
-Oct
-14
11-M
ay-1
531
-Dec
-16
37,5
00
59
Title
Bene
ficia
ryIm
plem
entin
g en
tity/
per
son
App
rova
l da
teSt
art D
ate
End
Dat
eST
DF
Budg
et
US$
Stre
ngth
enin
g th
e ph
ytos
anita
ry c
apac
ity o
f the
hor
ticul
ture
se
ctor
in Z
ambi
a (S
TDF/
PPG
/481
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PPG
-481
Zam
bia
Ruth
Fra
mpt
on20
-Oct
-14
01-N
ov-1
5U
pon
appr
oval
31,3
80
Dev
elop
men
t of a
pro
posa
l for
a R
egio
nal T
otal
Die
t St
udy
(TD
S) in
Lati
n A
mer
ican
and
Car
ibbe
an C
ount
ries
(STD
F/PP
G/4
87)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-4
87
Latin
Am
eric
a an
d Ca
ribbe
an
Pan
Am
eric
an C
ente
r for
Foo
t an
d M
outh
Dise
ase
(Pan
aftos
a)
/ Th
e Pa
n A
mer
ican
Hea
lth
Org
aniz
ation
(PA
HO
) / W
orld
H
ealth
Org
aniz
ation
(WH
O)
20-O
ct-1
410
-Aug
-15
30-S
ep-1
650
,000
Cost
-Ben
efit A
naly
sis fo
r Est
ablis
hing
a F
oot a
nd M
outh
D
iseas
e Fr
ee Z
one
or C
ompa
rtm
ent i
n Ta
nzan
ia
(STD
F/PP
G/5
16)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
PG-5
16
Tanz
ania
Roya
l Vet
erin
ary
Colle
ge, U
K12
-Oct
-15
07-S
ep-1
631
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-17
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rd In
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ar-1
619
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-16
31-M
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735
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Prep
arati
on o
f a p
roje
ct to
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elop
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iden
tifica
tion
of li
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TDF/
PPG
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ww
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dard
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golia
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504
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n ap
prov
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ty s
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stab
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15-M
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-16
31-M
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645
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pion
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nd c
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farm
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ctice
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nhan
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PPG
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Title
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217
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Regi
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Tot
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TDF/
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w.st
anda
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ty.o
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G-3
03
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n, C
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ali
Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
O
rgan
izati
on o
f the
Uni
ted
Nati
ons
(FAO
)19
-Mar
-13
01-A
pr-1
430
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-17
1,06
3,70
8
Stre
ngth
enin
g ph
ytos
anita
ry in
spec
tion
and
diag
nosti
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rvic
es in
Aze
rbai
jan
(STD
F/PG
/316
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ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
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Aze
rbai
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Food
and
Agr
icul
ture
O
rgan
izati
on o
f the
Uni
ted
Nati
ons
(FAO
)15
-Oct
-13
01-S
ep-1
431
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-18
1,00
0,00
0
Build
ing
trad
e ca
paci
ty o
f sm
all-s
cale
shr
imp
and
praw
n fa
rmer
s in
Ban
glad
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(STD
F/PG
/321
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ww
.stan
dard
sfac
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Bang
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ation
of t
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nite
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ation
s (F
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27-J
un-1
101
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-12
30-J
un-1
656
8,75
0
Stre
ngth
enin
g ca
paci
ty in
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AN
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eet p
estic
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rt re
quire
men
ts (S
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37)
ww
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37
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thea
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sian
Nati
ons
(ASE
AN
)21
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-11
01-D
ec-1
230
-Nov
-16
637,
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Enha
ncin
g ca
paci
ty in
the
cinn
amon
val
ue c
hain
in
Sri
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a (S
TDF/
PG/3
43)
ww
w.st
anda
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rg/P
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43Sr
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nite
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ation
s In
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rial
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elop
men
t Org
aniz
ation
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NID
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21-O
ct-1
101
-Jul
-12
31-O
ct-1
663
0,00
0
Esta
blish
ing
a re
gion
al v
irtua
l foo
d in
spec
tion
scho
ol
(STD
F/PG
/344
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PG
-344
Cent
ral A
mer
ica,
D
omin
ican
Rep
ublic
Inte
r-A
mer
ican
Insti
tute
for
Coop
erati
on o
n A
gric
ultu
re
(IICA
)30
-Mar
-12
01-J
ul-1
230
-Jun
-16
905,
225
Regi
onal
feed
and
food
sec
urity
pro
gram
me
(S
TDF/
PG/3
45)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
G-3
45
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entin
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ile, C
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nim
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mér
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Carib
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EED
LATI
NA
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19-M
ar-1
315
-Feb
-14
14-F
eb-1
899
1,10
0
Brea
king
bar
riers
, fac
ilita
ting
trad
e (S
TDF/
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46)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
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rg/P
G-3
46CO
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arke
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tern
an
d So
uthe
rn A
fric
a (C
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)27
-Mar
-14
01-N
ov-1
431
-Oct
-17
820,
628
Impr
ovin
g sa
fety
and
qua
lity
of fr
uits
and
veg
etab
les
in
Sri
Lank
a (S
TDF/
PG/3
54)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
G-3
54Sr
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ation
al T
rade
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tre
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30-M
ar-1
201
-Mar
-13
30-J
un-1
656
2,48
4
61
Title
Bene
ficia
ryIm
plem
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tity/
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son
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quire
men
ts (S
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59)
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w.st
anda
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rg/P
G-3
59
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ali,
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nim
al R
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U-IB
AR)
11-O
ct-1
201
-May
-13
30-A
pr-1
744
6,15
0
Coco
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e: S
PS c
apac
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ing
and
know
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arin
g fo
r the
coc
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ecto
r in
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h Ea
st A
sia
(STD
F/PG
/381
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
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nesia
, Mal
aysia
, Pa
pua
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Gui
nea
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rnati
onal
Coc
oa
Org
aniz
ation
(ICC
O)
11-O
ct-1
201
-Nov
-13
30-A
pr-1
660
4,49
1
Trai
ning
of P
hyto
sani
tary
Cap
acity
Eva
luati
on (P
CE)
Faci
litat
ors
(STD
F/PG
/401
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PG
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Dev
elop
ing
coun
trie
sIn
tern
ation
al P
lant
Pro
tecti
on
Conv
entio
n (IP
PC)
11-O
ct-1
201
-Apr
-14
30-S
ep-1
765
5,43
6
Stre
ngth
enin
g in
form
ation
sys
tem
s fo
r pes
t su
rvei
llanc
e an
d re
porti
ng in
Asia
Pac
ific
(STD
F/PG
/432
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PG
-432
Cam
bodi
a, L
ao,
Mal
aysia
, Pap
ua
New
Gui
nea,
Ph
ilipp
ines
, Th
aila
nd, V
ietn
am
Aust
ralia
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epar
tmen
t of
Agr
icul
ture
and
Wat
er
Reso
urce
s (D
AWR)
12-O
ct-1
501
-Dec
-16
31-D
ec-1
989
7,59
5
Stre
ngth
enin
g ca
paci
ty in
Lati
n A
mer
ica
to m
eet
pesti
cide
exp
ort r
equi
rem
ents
(STD
F/PG
/436
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PG
-436
Colo
mbi
a,
Cost
a Ri
ca
Gua
tem
ala,
Pa
nam
a
Inte
r-A
mer
ican
Insti
tute
for
Coop
erati
on o
n A
gric
ultu
re
(IICA
)19
-Mar
-13
01-O
ct-1
330
-Sep
-16
346,
450
Impl
emen
tatio
n of
ISPM
15
(STD
F/PG
/460
)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PG
-460
Bots
wan
a,
Cam
eroo
n, K
enya
, M
ozam
biqu
e
Inte
rnati
onal
Insti
tute
of
Soci
al S
tudi
es (I
SS) -
Era
smus
U
nive
rsity
of R
otter
dam
27-M
ar-1
401
-Feb
-15
31-J
ul-1
727
8,87
0
Impr
ovin
g fo
od s
afet
y an
d co
mpl
ianc
e w
ith S
PS
mea
sure
s to
incr
ease
exp
ort r
even
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e oi
lseed
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lue
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n in
Mya
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F/PG
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)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
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Mya
nmar
Inte
rnati
onal
Tra
de C
entr
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20-O
ct-1
417
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-15
16-A
ug-1
873
6,67
1
62
Title
Bene
ficia
ryIm
plem
entin
g en
tity/
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son
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rova
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ovin
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arke
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mal
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le fi
sher
ies
in
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t Afr
ica
(STD
F/PG
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)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
/PG
-489
Côte
d’Iv
oire
, G
uine
a, M
aurit
ania
, Se
nega
l
Uni
ted
Nati
ons
Indu
stria
l D
evel
opm
ent O
rgan
izati
on
(UN
IDO
)20
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-14
01-S
ep-1
531
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-17
910,
714
Accr
edita
tion
of la
bora
tory
dia
gnos
tic te
sts
for a
nim
al
dise
ases
in O
IRSA
mem
ber c
ount
ries
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F/PG
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ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
.org
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e, C
osta
Ri
ca, D
omin
ican
Re
publ
ic,
El S
alva
dor,
Gua
tem
ala,
H
ondu
ras,
Nic
arag
ua, P
anam
a
Org
anism
o In
tern
acio
nal
Regi
onal
de
Sani
dad
Agr
opec
uaria
(OIR
SA)
12-O
ct-1
501
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-16
28-F
eb-1
979
3,30
0
Impl
emen
tatio
n of
phy
tosa
nita
ry m
easu
res
and
mar
ket a
cces
s in
CO
SAV
E m
embe
r cou
ntrie
s (S
TDF/
PG/5
02)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
rg/P
G-5
02
Arg
entin
a, B
oliv
ia,
Braz
il, C
hile
, Pa
ragu
ay, P
eru
and
Uru
guay
Inte
r-A
mer
ican
Insti
tute
for
Coop
erati
on o
n A
gric
ultu
re
(IICA
)24
-Mar
-15
01-N
ov-1
531
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-18
985,
700
ePhy
to: E
nhan
cing
saf
e tr
ade
in p
lant
s an
d pl
ant
prod
ucts
(STD
F/PG
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)w
ww
.stan
dard
sfac
ility
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Dev
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ing
coun
trie
sIn
tern
ation
al P
lant
Pro
tecti
on
Conv
entio
n (IP
PC)
12-O
ct-1
515
-Dec
-16
14-D
ec-1
91,
000,
000
Hon
ey C
hain
Tra
ceab
ility
in G
uate
mal
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TDF/
PG/5
15)
ww
w.st
anda
rdsf
acili
ty.o
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G-5
15G
uate
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ood
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ty
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istry
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gric
ultu
re,
Live
stoc
k an
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od (M
AGA
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Gua
tem
ala
24-M
ar-1
515
-Dec
-15
14-D
ec-1
745
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